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Black-tailed Trogon
Trogon melanurus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
30.7 cm
Weight
87.0 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes
The Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) is a bird species in the family Trogonidae (trogons & quetzals), within the order Trogoniformes (trogons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.7 cm and a weight of 87 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.7 cm | 12.1 in |
| Weight | 87.0 g | 3.07 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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 | Trogon |
| Species | Trogon melanurus |
Distribution
Black-tailed Trogon has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-tailed Trogon endangered?
The Black-tailed Trogon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-tailed Trogon nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Black-tailed Trogon?
The Black-tailed Trogon has a wingspan of 30.7 cm, weight of 87.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-tailed Trogon belong to?
The Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trogonidae family
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Trogon rufus
Least Concern
Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
Not Evaluated
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Trogon chrysochloros
Not Evaluated
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Near Threatened
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale
Least Concern
Bar-tailed Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum
Least Concern
Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
Least Concern
Blue-crowned Trogon
Trogon curucui
Least Concern