About the White-tailed Trogon
The white-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the trogon family. It is found in tropical humid forests of the Chocó, ranging from Panama, through western Colombia, to western Ecuador. It was formerly considered a subspecies of T. viridis, which is widespread in South America east of the Andes, but under the English name white-tailed trogon.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Trogon chionurus |
| Species Codes | whttro1, WTAT, WTTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Trogon belong to?
The White-tailed Trogon (Trogon chionurus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Trogon?
The white-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the trogon family. It is found in tropical humid forests of the Chocó, ranging from Panama, through western Colombia, to western Ecuador. It was formerly considered a subspecies of T. viridis, which is widespread in South America east of the Andes, but...
Where can I report a White-tailed Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whttro1, or on iNaturalist.
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