About the Black-tailed Trogon
The black-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found Panama and northern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon melanurus |
| Species Codes | blttro1, BTTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Trogon belong to?
The Black-tailed Trogon (Trogon melanurus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Trogon?
The black-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found Panama and northern South America....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blttro1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Trogoniformes
Order
47
Species in Family
1,090
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