The Amazonian trogon, is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the trogons and quetzals. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Region
Amazon Basin
Typical Environment
Occurs widely in lowland humid forests of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Prefers terra firme forest but also uses várzea floodplain, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth. Most often found in the midstory to subcanopy, along quiet forest edges, and near streams. It tolerates some disturbance but relies on forested habitats for nesting and foraging.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Amazonian trogon belongs to the Trogonidae family, noted for brilliant iridescent plumage and quiet, sit-and-wait hunting. It was split from the former Violaceous Trogon complex and is distinguished mainly by voice and subtle tail pattern differences. Pairs often nest in arboreal termitaria or rotten stumps, excavating a chamber with their bills. They are typically inconspicuous despite their vivid colors.
Temperament
quiet and sedentary
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with brief glides
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in pairs, occasionally accompanying mixed-species flocks at midstory levels. Nests are excavated in arboreal termitaria or soft, decaying wood, with both sexes participating. Territorial calling is most frequent at dawn in the breeding season.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A soft, evenly spaced series of hollow hoots or coos, often given in steady tempo. Calls carry surprisingly well through dense forest but are subdued and easily overlooked among louder species.
