Trogón Coliblanco
Green-backed Trogon
Trogon viridis
Song
Green-backed Trogon
Appearance: The Green-backed Trogon (Trogon viridis) is a medium-sized bird with a green upper body, a vivid red belly, and a distinctive white band across its chest. It has a rounded head, short neck, and a relatively large bill. The male and female Green-backed Trogons exhibit similar plumage, distinguished mainly by subtle differences in brightness and color saturation.
Habitat: Green-backed Trogons are typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, including rainforests, montane forests, and wooded areas near streams or rivers. In Colombia, they can be found in various regions with suitable forest habitat, including the Amazon Basin, and the Eastern part of Colombia.
Behavior: Trogons, including the Green-backed Trogon, are known for their distinctive perching behavior. They often sit quietly on branches, scanning for prey such as insects and small fruits. When hunting, Trogons may sally out from a perch to catch flying insects or pluck fruit from trees.
Breeding: Green-backed Trogons typically nest in tree cavities or old woodpecker holes, where the female lays a small clutch of eggs. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the young chicks. The nesting period and parental care can vary depending on environmental conditions and food availability.
Conservation Status: The Green-backed Trogon is generally considered to be of least concern in terms of conservation status, according to the IUCN.
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Distribution
Amazon Basin: In Colombia, the Green-backed Trogon can be found in the Amazon Basin region, which covers the southeastern part of the country. This area is characterized by extensive tropical rainforests and a high diversity of flora and fauna, providing an ideal habitat for Trogons to thrive.
Other Regions: Green-backed Trogons may also occur in other forested areas and protected reserves throughout Colombia, depending on the availability of suitable habitat and resources.
Taxonomy
The Green-backed Trogon (Trogon viridis)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Trogoniformes
- Family: Trogonidae
- Genus: Trogon
- Species: Trogon viridis
Vocalization
Call: The call of the Green-backed Trogon is described as a series of rich, low-pitched notes that are melodious and somewhat fluty in nature. The call is often repeated at intervals, creating
Advertising Calls: Male Green-backed Trogons use their vocalizations, particularly their advertising calls, to establish and defend territories during the breeding season. These calls are meant to attract potential mates and signal ownership of a specific area within the forest.
Courtship Calls: During courtship, both male and female Green-backed Trogons engage in vocal displays to strengthen pair bonds and coordinate breeding activities. Courtship calls are typically softer and more intimate compared to territorial calls, reflecting the birds' emotional connection and reproductive intentions.
Alarm Calls: In response to potential threats or disturbances, Green-backed Trogons emit alarm calls that are sharper and more urgent in tone. These calls serve as warnings to other members of their species or nearby animals, signaling danger and prompting a heightened state of vigilance.
Variability: Like many bird species, the vocalizations of Green-backed Trogons can vary regionally and individually. Subtle differences in pitch, duration, and rhythm of calls may exist among populations of Trogons in different parts of their range.
