About the Bar-tailed Trogon
The bar-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is a resident bird to central Africa that eats primarily insects and fruit.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Apaloderma vittatum |
| Species Codes | battro1, BTTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bar-tailed Trogon belong to?
The Bar-tailed Trogon (Apaloderma vittatum) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Bar-tailed Trogon?
The bar-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is a resident bird to central Africa that eats primarily insects and fruit....
Where can I report a Bar-tailed Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Bar-tailed Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code battro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Trogons 47 species
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Quick Stats
Trogoniformes
Order
47
Species in Family
129
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