About the Baird's Trogon
Baird's trogon is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Institution.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon bairdii |
| Species Codes | baitro1, BATR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baird's Trogon belong to?
The Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Baird's Trogon?
Baird's trogon is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Inst...
Where can I report a Baird's Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Baird's Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baitro1, or on iNaturalist.
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