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Elegant Trogon
Trogon elegans
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Least Concern
Wingspan
26.2 cm
Weight
68.46666666666668 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.2 cm | 10.3 in |
| Weight | 68.46666666666668 g | 2.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Trogon |
| Species | Trogon elegans |
Distribution
Elegant Trogon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Elegant Trogon endangered?
The Elegant Trogon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Elegant Trogon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 19 days. Fledging: 15-16 days.
How big is the Elegant Trogon?
The Elegant Trogon has a wingspan of 26.2 cm, weight of 68.46666666666668 g.
What order and family does the Elegant Trogon belong to?
The Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.
Similar Birds
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Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
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Least Concern
Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
Not Evaluated
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Trogon chrysochloros
Not Evaluated
Baird's Trogon
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Bare-cheeked Trogon
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Least Concern
Bar-tailed Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum
Least Concern
Black-headed Trogon
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Least Concern
Black-tailed Trogon
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Least Concern