About the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
The Amazonian black-throated trogon is a bird in the family Trogonidae, the trogons and quetzals. Although it has also been called "yellow-bellied trogon" it is not the only trogon with a yellow belly. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon rufus |
| Species Codes | bkttro6, BTHT, BTTR, ABTT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon belong to?
The Amazonian Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon?
The Amazonian black-throated trogon is a bird in the family Trogonidae, the trogons and quetzals. Although it has also been called \"yellow-bellied trogon\" it is not the only trogon with a yellow belly. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Urugua...
Where can I report a Amazonian Black-throated Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazonian Black-throated Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkttro6, or on iNaturalist.
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