The Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus) is a striking bird species found in the forests of Colombia. It has a green body, a black face mask, a bright red belly, and a long, square-tipped tail. The male has a distinctive white patch on its throat. It perches motionless for long periods and feeds on fruits and insects.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Rainforests, Andean Cloud Forests
- Class: Aves
- Order: Trogoniformes
- Family: Trogonidae
- Genus: Trogon
Diet
Fruits, insects
Colors
Green, black, red
Fun Facts
It is considered a symbol of tropical rainforests and is known for its unique call, resembling a series of deep, low hoots.
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