Trogon collaris
The Collared Trogon (*Trogon collaris*) is a striking and widespread Neotropical bird, instantly recognizable by its vibrant plumage and distinctive 'collar'. Males boast iridescent green upperparts, a brilliant white breast band separating the green from a fiery red belly, and a prominent yellow orbital ring, typically measuring 23-26 cm (9-10 in) in length and weighing 50-70 grams. Females, while also colorful, present a more subdued brown on their head and upperparts, though they retain th...
Found primarily in tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, cloud forests, and their edges, ranging from lowlands up to approximately 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) in elevation.
Their diet consists mainly of large insects, such as caterpillars, beetles, moths, and mantids, supplemented significantly by small fruits and berries, particularly those from laurel and cecropia trees.
Collared Trogons are diurnal birds, but they are often very quiet and unobtrusive, spending long periods perched upright and motionless on a branch, observing their surroundings. Their primary foraging strategy involves a sit-and-wait approach, where they sally out from a perch to snatch insects ...
The Collared Trogon boasts an extensive Neotropical distribution, spanning from southern Mexico (specifically Chiapas and Oaxaca) south through Central America, encompassing countries like Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its range continues into South America, foll...
Least Concern
- The Collared Trogon's dazzling iridescent green plumage is a structural color, meaning it's created by the microscopic structure of their feathers reflecting light, rather than by pigment. - Masters of camouflage, they can remain absolutely still on a branch for extended periods, making them in...