About the Elegant Trogon
The elegant trogon, formerly considered as conspecific with the coppery-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family Trogonidae that is native to Central America.
Source: Wikipedia
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, formerly considered as conspecific with the coppery-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family Trogonidae that is native to Central America....
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.
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Quick Stats
Trogoniformes
Order
47
Species in Family
3,951
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