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Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

Least Concern
Wingspan
34.8 cm
Weight
147.8 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 34.8 cm 13.7 in
Weight 147.8 g 5.21 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Trogoniformes (Trogons)
Family Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals)
Genus Trogon
Species Trogon massena

Distribution

Slaty-tailed Trogon has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Slaty-tailed Trogon endangered?
The Slaty-tailed Trogon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slaty-tailed Trogon nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Slaty-tailed Trogon?
The Slaty-tailed Trogon has a wingspan of 34.8 cm, weight of 147.8 g.
What order and family does the Slaty-tailed Trogon belong to?
The Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.

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