Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #38

By Jim Gain

6/16/2023

• Scientific Name: Trogon collaris
• Name in Spanish (Mexico): Coa de Collar
• ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: COTR
• Family: Trogonidae
• Order: Trogoniformes

About this Species

The Collared Trogon (Trogon collaris) is a small to medium-sized bird species found in the forests of Belize. Males are easily distinguished by their striking plumage, with a metallic green back, a bright red breast, and a white collar around the neck. Females have a similar color pattern but with duller colors and a brownish-gray back.

These birds are typically found in the canopy and mid-story of the forest, where they feed on insects, fruits, and seeds. They are known for their distinctive call, a low-pitched, throaty croak followed by a series of higher-pitched notes.

During breeding season, males will establish a territory and use their call to attract females. The nest is usually located in a tree cavity, which both parents will excavate. After hatching, the chicks are fed by both parents and fledge after about three weeks. Collared Trogons are not considered globally threatened, although habitat loss and fragmentation could pose a threat to their populations in the future.

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