Ecuadorian trogon

The Ecuadorian trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

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Distribution

Region

Tumbesian region

Typical Environment

Occurs in the lowlands and foothills west of the Andes in southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. It favors semi-humid to dry forests, riparian corridors, and mature second growth with tall canopy. Birds are most often found along forest edges and interior clearings where perches offer good foraging vantage points. It tolerates some habitat fragmentation but remains tied to wooded tracts.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 1500 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size26–28 cm

Wing Span40–45 cm

Male Weight0.08 kg

Female Weight0.075 kg

Life Expectancy8 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The Ecuadorian trogon is a Tumbesian specialty, confined to southwestern Ecuador and adjacent northwestern Peru. Like other trogons, it often sits motionless for long periods, sallying out to snatch insects or pluck fruit. It nests in cavities, including soft decayed wood or arboreal termite nests, which both sexes help to excavate. Its soft, repetitive calls carry through semi-humid and dry forest canopies.

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Behaviour

Temperament

quiet and deliberate

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats between perches

Social Behavior

Usually solitary or in pairs, sometimes accompanying mixed-species flocks at midstory. Pairs maintain small territories during the breeding season. Nests are placed in soft rotting wood or active termite mounds above ground, with both sexes participating in excavation and incubation.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Gives a soft, repetitive series of mellow cooing notes or short whistles, delivered at measured intervals. Calls travel well through the canopy but are not especially loud or varied.

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Requires Supplement

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