About the Baird's Trogon
Baird's trogon is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Institution.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon bairdii |
| Species Codes | baitro1, BATR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baird's Trogon belong to?
The Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Baird's Trogon?
The Baird's Trogon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Baird's Trogon?
Baird's trogon is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Inst...
Where can I report a Baird's Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Baird's Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baitro1, or on iNaturalist.
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