About the Gartered Violaceous Trogon
The Gartered Violaceous Trogon (Trogon caligatus) 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 gartro1 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 caligatus |
| Species Codes | gartro1, GATR, GVTR, VITR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gartered Violaceous Trogon belong to?
The Gartered Violaceous Trogon (Trogon caligatus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Gartered Violaceous Trogon?
The Gartered Violaceous 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 Gartered Violaceous Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Gartered Violaceous Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gartro1, or on iNaturalist.