Bird · GBIF taxon 5232030
Hispaniolan Trogon
Priotelus roseigasterAlso known as Koulouba, Cotorrita de Sierra, Rose-bellied Trogon
Perched motionlessly in the humid canopy of Hispaniolan pine forests, the Hispaniolan trogon advertises its presence with a low, rhythmic call echoing through mountain ravines. Adults feature iridescent green upperparts, a soft grey throat, and a vivid scarlet lower belly offset by barred tail feathers. These solitary canopy dwellers nest in old tree cavities, feeding on caterpillars, small lizards, and fleshy forest fruits.
EndemicMontaneFrugivorous
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Near ThreatenedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNear ThreatenedRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Small lizards
- Forest berries
Predators
- Hawks
- Owls
- Introduced Rats
ThreatsDeforestation, forest fragmentation, and habitat loss
HabitatsSubtropical montane forests, humid pine woods, and cloud forests
Life span6–10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyTrogonidae
- SpeciesPriotelus roseigaster
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- What to notice
- Look for glossy green upperparts, a bright red belly, and a square-tipped tail high in montane forest canopies.
- Support conservation
- Observe from established trails and keep audio playback to a minimum to prevent disturbance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting: Listen for their low, rhythmic calls in misty montane pine forests during early morning hours.
- Photography: Search high in the shaded canopy where individuals sit motionless for long stretches.
- Conservation Etiquette: Avoid audio playback near potential cavity nests to protect breeding pairs.
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