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Surucua Trogon
Trogon surrucura
Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura) — Trogons & Quetzals of South America.
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The Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 73.3 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 surrucura
Quick facts
- Weight
- 73.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Surucua Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Surucua Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family, part of the order Trogoniformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA se.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 73.3 g, with a wing length of about 13.3 cm and a tail of around 13.3 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 1.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Surucua Trogon?
The Surucua Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 73.3 g.
Where does the Surucua Trogon live?
The Surucua Trogon is found across South America with a range covering SA se, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Surucua Trogon belong to?
The Surucua Trogon (Trogon surrucura) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Surucua Trogon eat?
The Surucua Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Surucua Trogon migrate?
The Surucua Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Surucua 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 Surucua Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Surucua 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 Surucua Trogon's range?
The Surucua Trogon has a mapped global range of about 1.4 million 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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