Citreoline Trogon (Trogon citreolus)
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Citreoline Trogon

Trogon citreolus Gould, 1835

79 gWeight

The citreoline trogon (Trogon citreolus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Mexico

Citreoline Trogon has been recorded at 16 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. TecuitataMexico505 records
  2. Ojo de Agua TolistoqueMexico453 records
  3. Rancho PrimaveraMexico448 records
More places
  1. Camino SingaytaMexico413 records
  2. ChacalillaMexico319 records
  3. Playa YelapaMexico283 records
  4. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico168 records
  5. Rio La TovaraMexico135 records
  6. Boca de TomatesMexico54 records
  7. Estero El YugoMexico34 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The citreoline trogon (Trogon citreolus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to western Mexico, with an estimated distribution size of 539,000 km2 Due to this very large range, the IUCN consider it a species of Least Concern and that the current population trend is stable. T. citreolus has also been studied as an Ecosystem engineer.

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Questions

How big is the Citreoline Trogon?

The Citreoline Trogon weighs around 79 g.

Where does the Citreoline Trogon live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Citreoline Trogon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Citreoline Trogon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Citreoline Trogon as Least Concern.

What does the Citreoline Trogon eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Citreoline Trogon in?

It belongs to the family Trogons (Trogonidae), order Trogoniformes.

At a glance

Weight
79 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
136 mm
Tail
140 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Trogons Trogonidae
Genus
Trogon

Other birds in the genus Trogon

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Citreoline Trogon

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