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Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

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.

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bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Slaty-tailed Trogon
Trogon massena Slaty-tailed Trogon


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Costa Rica

Spotted on Oct 18, 2013
Submitted on Nov 13, 2013

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