Trogons of Colombia
17 trogons recorded in Colombia on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
17 trogons have been recorded in Colombia on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Trogonidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Trogons of Colombia to know first
Amazonian Black-throated TrogonTrogon rufus
Amazonian TrogonTrogon ramonianus
Black-tailed TrogonTrogon melanurus
Blue-crowned TrogonTrogon curucui
Choco Black-throated TrogonTrogon cupreicauda
Choco TrogonTrogon comptus
Collared TrogonTrogon collaris
Crested QuetzalPharomachrus antisianus
Gartered TrogonTrogon caligatus
Golden-headed QuetzalPharomachrus auriceps
Green-backed TrogonTrogon viridis
Masked TrogonTrogon personatus
Northern Black-throated TrogonTrogon tenellus
Pavonine QuetzalPharomachrus pavoninus
Slaty-tailed TrogonTrogon massena
White-tailed TrogonTrogon chionurus
White-tipped QuetzalPharomachrus fulgidus
Keep exploring
- Birds of Colombia
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Colombia (208 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Colombia (179 species)
- Hummingbirds of Colombia (165 species)
- Antbirds of Colombia (117 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Colombia (116 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Colombia (64 species)
- New World Warblers of Colombia (56 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Colombia (51 species)
- Woodpeckers of Colombia (44 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Colombia (42 species)
- New World Sparrows of Colombia (40 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Colombia (39 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Colombia (35 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Colombia (35 species)
- Wrens of Colombia (35 species)
- Cotingas of Colombia (33 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Colombia (32 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Colombia (29 species)
- Thrushes of Colombia (29 species)
- Owls of Colombia (28 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Colombia (27 species)
- True Finches of Colombia (25 species)
- Vireos of Colombia (25 species)
- Manakins of Colombia (24 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Colombia (23 species)
- Nightjars of Colombia (22 species)
- Toucans of Colombia (22 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Colombia (21 species)
- Cuckoos of Colombia (20 species)
- Falcons of Colombia (18 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many trogons are found in Colombia?
17 trogons that we profile appear on Colombia's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these trogons really found there?
Yes — each one is on Colombia's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these trogons belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see trogons in Colombia right now?
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