Blue-tailed Trogon
Trogon comptus
Silhouette: Keith Murdock (photo), John E. McCormack, Michael G. Harvey, Brant C. Faircloth, Nicholas G. Crawford, Travis C. Glenn, Robb T. Brumfield & T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderTrogoniformes (Trogons and Quetzals)
- FamilyTrogonidae (Trogons)
- GenusTrogon (New World Trogons)
- SpeciesTrogon comptus (Blue-tailed Trogon)
About the Blue-tailed Trogon
The Chocó trogon (Trogon comptus), also known as the white-eyed trogon or blue-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. The Chocó trogon is monotypic.
The Chocó trogon is about 28 cm (11 in) long and weighs about 104 g (3.7 oz). The male has a yellow bill, a black face and throat, and a white eye. Its crown, back, and breast are green with a bluish tinge, the rump purplish blue, and the belly and vent area red. The upperside of the tail is purplish blue with a broad black tip and the underside is slaty. The folded wing is gray with vermiculation. The female differs in having a slaty maxilla and gray head, back, breast, and upper belly.
The Chocó trogon is found from Colombia's northern Antioquia and northeastern Chocó Departments south into northwestern Ecuador's Pichincha Province. It inhabits the interior and edges of humid and wet forest. It favors hilly terrain from sea level to 1,800 m (5,900 ft) of elevation.
Nothing is known about the Chocó trogon's foraging behavior or diet. Evidence... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-tailed Trogon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-tailed Trogon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-tailed Trogon sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 100 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-tailed Trogon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Blue-tailed Trogon in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.