About the Slaty-tailed Trogon
The slaty-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Mexico, throughout Central America, and in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon massena |
| Species Codes | slttro1, STTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty-tailed Trogon belong to?
The Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Slaty-tailed Trogon?
The slaty-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Mexico, throughout Central America, and in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Slaty-tailed Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty-tailed Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slttro1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Trogoniformes
Order
47
Species in Family
4,181
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