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Cuban Trogon
Priotelus temnurus
Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) — Trogons & Quetzals of North America.
The Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 53.4 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 Priotelus
- Species temnurus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 53.4 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cuban Trogon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Cuban Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) belongs to the Trogonidae family of the order Trogoniformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Cuba.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 53.4 g, with a wing length of about 12.1 cm and a tail of around 12.5 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 109,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cuban Trogon?
The Cuban Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 53.4 g.
Where does the Cuban Trogon live?
The Cuban Trogon is found across North America with a range covering NA Cuba, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cuban Trogon belong to?
The Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Cuban Trogon eat?
The Cuban Trogon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Cuban Trogon migrate?
The Cuban Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Cuban 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 Cuban Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Cuban Trogon can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Cuban Trogon's range?
The Cuban Trogon has a mapped global range of about 109,000 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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