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Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Slaty-tailed Trogon, Trogon massena, is a near passerine bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It breeds in lowlands from southeastern Mexico south through Central America, to Colombia, and a small region of northwestern Ecuador.

Habitat:

Seen in the grounds of Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica.

It is a resident of the canopy and higher levels of damp tropical forests, but comes lower in adjacent semi-open areas.

Species ID Suggestions

Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

Comments (1)

Should be Trogon massena. http://www.mycostaricaecotourism.com/costa-rica/costarica_images/costa-rica-photos-pics-gallery/Slaty-Tailed-Trogon-costa-rica-photos-pics-galley.htm http://www.selvaverde.com/lang/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/Slaty-Tailed-Trogon-r-alison.jpg http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparverius/4554629283/ Please, verify!

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