About the Guianan Violaceous Trogon
The Guianan Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus) 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 viotro2 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 violaceus |
| Species Codes | viotro2, GVTR, GUTR, VITR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guianan Violaceous Trogon belong to?
The Guianan Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Guianan Violaceous Trogon?
The Guianan 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 Guianan Violaceous Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Guianan Violaceous Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viotro2, or on iNaturalist.