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Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus) — Trogons & Quetzals of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 85.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Trogoniformes
- Family Trogonidae Trogons
- Genus Trogon
- Species melanocephalus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 85.1 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black-headed Trogon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Black-headed Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus) is a member of the Trogonidae family, within the order Trogoniformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA se Mexico to n Costa Rica.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 85.1 g, with a wing length of about 14.3 cm and a tail of around 14.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 444,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black-headed Trogon?
The Black-headed Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 85.1 g.
Where does the Black-headed Trogon live?
The Black-headed Trogon is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA se Mexico to n Costa Rica, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Black-headed Trogon belong to?
The Black-headed Trogon (Trogon melanocephalus) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Black-headed Trogon eat?
The Black-headed Trogon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Black-headed Trogon migrate?
The Black-headed Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Black-headed Trogon endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Black-headed Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Black-headed Trogon — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Black-headed Trogon's range?
The Black-headed Trogon has a mapped global range of about 444,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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