Bar-tailed Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum
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The Bar-tailed Trogon is a trogon of the family Trogonidae found in montane forests of the Albertine Rift and East African highlands. Weighing about 54g with a wingspan of 24.4cm, the male displays vivid green upperparts with a red breast and distinctively barred tail. It inhabits dense highland forest where it perches upright and sallies for insects and fruit.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 54.0 g | 1.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Apaloderma |
| Species | Apaloderma vittatum |
Distribution
Bar-tailed Trogon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trogonidae family