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Collared trogon
The collared trogon is a striking forest bird found across tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
You can see our three females free-flying in the Tropical House.
Class:
Aves
Order:
Trogoniformes
Family:
Trogonidae
About the collared trogon
Collared trogons feed on a mix of small fruits and invertebrates, including caterpillars, beetles, and cicadas. They typically hunt from a perch, making short, fluttering flights to capture prey or pluck berries. Known for their calm, methodical behaviour, these birds often sit motionless for long periods, making them surprisingly difficult to spot. Males and females differ in colouration, with females showing softer brown tones while retaining the species’ characteristic barred tail and red belly.
Conservation
The collared trogon is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, supported by its wide geographic distribution across Central and South America. However, like many tropical forest species, it faces ongoing habitat loss in parts of its range due to deforestation and fragmentation.