About the Blue-tailed Trogon
The Blue-tailed Trogon (Trogon comptus) is a species of bird in the Trogons family (Trogonidae), within the order Trogoniformes. This family contains 47 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code buttro1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon comptus |
| Species Codes | buttro1, CHTR, BTTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-tailed Trogon belong to?
The Blue-tailed Trogon (Trogon comptus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Blue-tailed Trogon?
The Blue-tailed Trogon is a member of the Trogons family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Blue-tailed Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-tailed Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buttro1, or on iNaturalist.