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Violaceous Trogon
Trogon violaceus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
23.4 cm
Weight
49.0 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes
The Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus) is a bird species in the family Trogonidae (trogons & quetzals), within the order Trogoniformes (trogons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.4 cm and a weight of 49 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 49.0 g | 1.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Fledging: 17 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Trogon |
| Species | Trogon violaceus |
Distribution
Violaceous Trogon has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Violaceous Trogon endangered?
The Violaceous Trogon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violaceous Trogon nest?
Fledging: 17 days.
How big is the Violaceous Trogon?
The Violaceous Trogon has a wingspan of 23.4 cm, weight of 49.0 g.
What order and family does the Violaceous Trogon belong to?
The Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trogonidae family
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
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
Black-tailed Trogon
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Least Concern