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Ecuadorian Trogon
Trogon mesurus
Ecuadorian Trogon (Trogon mesurus) — Trogons & Quetzals of South America.
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The Ecuadorian Trogon (Trogon mesurus) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 114 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 mesurus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 114 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ecuadorian Trogon (Trogon mesurus) belongs to the Trogonidae family of the order Trogoniformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA w Ecuador and nw Peru.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 114 g, with a wing length of about 15.3 cm and a tail of around 15.6 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 57,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ecuadorian Trogon?
The Ecuadorian Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 114 g.
Where does the Ecuadorian Trogon live?
The Ecuadorian Trogon is found across South America with a range covering SA w Ecuador and nw Peru, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Ecuadorian Trogon belong to?
The Ecuadorian Trogon (Trogon mesurus) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Ecuadorian Trogon eat?
The Ecuadorian Trogon is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Ecuadorian Trogon migrate?
The Ecuadorian Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Ecuadorian Trogon — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ecuadorian Trogon's range?
The Ecuadorian Trogon has a mapped global range of about 57,000 km².
Conservation
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