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Atlantic Black-throated Trogon

Trogon chrysochloros

Atlantic Black-throated Trogon (Trogon chrysochloros) — Trogons & Quetzals of South America.

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The Atlantic Black-throated Trogon (Trogon chrysochloros) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in South America.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Trogoniformes
  3. Family Trogonidae Trogons
  4. Genus Trogon
  5. Species chrysochloros

Where it lives

Eastern, southern Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina

Quick facts

Family
Trogonidae

Biology & behaviour

The Atlantic Black-throated Trogon (Trogon chrysochloros) is a member of the Trogonidae family, within the order Trogoniformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA e, s Brazil, Paraguay and ne Argentina.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Atlantic Black-throated Trogon live?

The Atlantic Black-throated Trogon is found across South America with a range covering SA e, s Brazil, Paraguay and ne Argentina.

What family does the Atlantic Black-throated Trogon belong to?

The Atlantic Black-throated Trogon (Trogon chrysochloros) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.

Conservation

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