About the Elegant Trogon
The Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) 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 eletro2 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 elegans |
| Species Codes | eletro2, ELTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Trogon belong to?
The Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Trogon?
The Elegant 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 Elegant Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eletro2, or on iNaturalist.