Bird
Slaty-tailed Trogon
Trogon massenaSlaty-tailed Trogons are large forest birds with red underparts, broad heads, and heavy yellow bills. Males show glossy green above while females are browner, and both have a broad tail that appears mostly dark slate beneath.
trogonforest canopycavity nester
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyCaterpillars, beetles, mantises
Predators
- forest raptors
- snakes
- arboreal mammals
ThreatsDeforestation, fragmentation, removal of nesting trees, and hunting
HabitatsHumid lowland forest, mature secondary forest, forest edge, and shaded plantations
Life spanLikely several years, although precise wild longevity is poorly documented
Classification
- FamilyTrogonidae
- SpeciesTrogon massena
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Use sound and binoculars rather than approaching a cavity or display perch.
Responsible observation
- Listen: Deep repeated hoots often carry farther than the quietly perched bird.
- Identify: Check the heavy yellow bill, red belly, and largely unbarred slate tail.
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