A small trogon. Note broken (or thin at top/bottom) eye-ring on female, and yellow eye-ring on male. From back with broken eye-ring. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Generally found below 1800 m. Similar to high altitude Masked Trogon, with some range overlap around 1800-2000m. Note female has two colored bill compared to higher altitude Masked Trogon, and the male inside tail pattern is less finely streaked and doesn't have large white patches. A Andean male. An unusual orange-bellied individual reminiscent of the Orange-bellied Trogon in Costa Rica that was lumped with the Collared Trogon. | ||||||||||||
Also called Blue-tailed Trogon. Note white eye, and blue back of tail. From back. | ||||||||||||
Sometimes called the Rufous Trogon because the female has head, back and back of tail are rufous. Male has green back, unlike other trogons with yellow bellies. An interesting bird apparently changing colors. | ||||||||||||
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A large trogon generally seen higher in the canopy than other trogon species. Male from back. | ||||||||||||
Most closely related to Choco Trogon further north, and then the Black-tailed Trogon. Note white eye. | ||||||
Found at over 1800m in most of the Andes. Compare to Collared Trogon found at lower altitudes; on male note more finely barred tail with bigger white patches. Mating. Male from front. | ||||||||||||
A smaller trogon, and closely related to the Gartered Trogon. Note, like Gartered, the male has yellow eye-ring, and female has eye-ring broken at the top and/or bottom. Male from back. | ||||||||||||
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Generally the most common trogon in its range. Male from front. Additional photo. | ||||||||||||
