Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="trogon-bairdii"></birdfyi-bird>The Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii) is a bird species in the family Trogonidae (trogons & quetzals), within the order Trogoniformes (trogons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a weight of 94.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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The Baird's Trogon is a Near Threatened trogon found in humid lowland forests of Costa Rica and western Panama, weighing about 94.35g with a wingspan of 29.5cm. Males display brilliant red underparts and iridescent green upperparts, characteristic of the trogon family. It nests in cavities and feeds on fruit and insects in the forest interior.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 94.35 g | 3.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 25 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Trogon |
| Species | Trogon bairdii |
Distribution
Baird's Trogon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trogonidae family