About the Blue-crowned Trogon
The blue-crowned trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. As with all trogons, this species is sexually dimorphic. The male has a blue head with an orange orbital ring, a red belly with a narrow white breastband and a green back. The female differs in having a grey head, a grey back and a broken white eye-ring.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon curucui |
| Species Codes | blctro1, BCTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-crowned Trogon belong to?
The Blue-crowned Trogon (Trogon curucui) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Blue-crowned Trogon?
The blue-crowned trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. As with all trogons, this species is sexually dimorphic. The male has a blue head with an orange orbital ring, a red bell...
Where can I report a Blue-crowned Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-crowned Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blctro1, or on iNaturalist.
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