Trogon ambiguus
The Coppery-tailed Trogon (Trogon ambiguus), often considered a distinct species from the broader Collared Trogon complex, is a strikingly beautiful neotropical bird, renowned for its vibrant plumage and quiet demeanor. Males boast an iridescent green head, back, and upper breast, sharply contrasted by a pristine white breast band and a vivid red belly and vent. A diagnostic coppery-bronze sheen adorns the upper surface of its tail, while the underside reveals fine black and white barring. Th...
Inhabits humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, forest edges, and riparian woodlands from lowlands up to approximately 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) in elevation.
Primarily insectivorous, consuming large insects like caterpillars, stick insects, mantids, and beetles, supplemented with fruits, especially those from plants like *Guatteria* and *Nectandra*.
Coppery-tailed Trogons are primarily diurnal but often inconspicuous, spending long periods perched quietly and upright on mid-story branches, relying on their camouflage. They are 'sit-and-wait' predators, sallying out from perches to catch flying insects or pluck fruits from foliage. They are g...
The Coppery-tailed Trogon is a resident species primarily found along the Caribbean slope of Middle America. Its breeding range extends from southern Tamaulipas and Veracruz in eastern Mexico, south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, reaching northern Costa Rica. While primarily ...
Least Concern
- The Coppery-tailed Trogon has a unique foot structure called heterodactyl, with the first and second toes pointing backward and the third and fourth toes pointing forward - a rare adaptation among birds. - Despite their vibrant plumage, trogons are famously sedentary and often difficult to spot...