Trogon ramonianus
The Amazonian Trogon (*Trogon ramonianus*) is a resplendent jewel of the Neotropical rainforests, admired for its striking coloration and often cryptic behavior. Males boast an iridescent green head, mantle, back, and upper breast, sharply delineated by a crisp white breast band, which transitions to a vivid yellow lower breast and belly. Their tail is distinctively rufous, often with green uppertail coverts, while the undertail is barred black and white; a prominent blue orbital ring encircl...
Inhabits lowland humid evergreen rainforests, favoring both terra firme and várzea forests, typically at elevations below 500 meters, though occasionally found up to 1000 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, preying on orthopterans, caterpillars, beetles, and mantises, supplemented significantly by a diverse array of fruits, especially those with arils, such as figs, laurels, and palms.
Amazonian Trogons are diurnal but can be remarkably inconspicuous, often perching motionless and upright for long periods amidst the dense canopy, making them challenging to spot despite their brilliant plumage. Their foraging strategy primarily involves aerial sallies from a fixed perch to snatc...
The Amazonian Trogon is a resident species distributed widely across the Amazon Basin and adjacent regions. Its breeding range encompasses southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia, extending eastward across western and central Amazonian Brazil. The species also occur...
Least Concern
- Amazonian Trogons possess heterodactyl feet, meaning two toes point forward (the third and fourth) and two point backward (the first and second), a unique adaptation for perching and climbing. - Their stunning iridescent plumage is structural, meaning the color comes from the microscopic struct...