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Northern Black-throated Trogon
Trogon tenellus Cabanis, 1862
23–26 cmLength
The northern black-throated trogon (Trogon tenellus), also known as the graceful black-throated trogon, is a bird in the family Trogonidae, the trogons and quetzals.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The northern black-throated trogon (Trogon tenellus), also known as the graceful black-throated trogon, is a bird in the family Trogonidae, the trogons and quetzals. It is found from southeastern Honduras to northwestern Colombia.
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Questions
How big is the Northern Black-throated Trogon?
The Northern Black-throated Trogon is about 23–26 cm long.
Where does the Northern Black-throated Trogon live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: southeastern Honduras to northwestern Colombia.
What family is the Northern Black-throated Trogon in?
It belongs to the family Trogons (Trogonidae), order Trogoniformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 23–26 cm
Range
Middle America, South America: southeastern Honduras to northwestern Colombia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Family
- Trogons Trogonidae
- Genus
- Trogon
Other birds in the genus Trogon
Lattice-tailed TrogonTrogon clathratus
Slaty-tailed TrogonTrogon massena
Choco TrogonTrogon comptus
Ecuadorian TrogonTrogon mesurus
Black-tailed TrogonTrogon melanurus
Black-headed TrogonTrogon melanocephalus
Citreoline TrogonTrogon citreolus
White-tailed TrogonTrogon chionurus
Baird's TrogonTrogon bairdii
Green-backed TrogonTrogon viridis
Gartered TrogonTrogon caligatus
Amazonian TrogonTrogon ramonianus
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