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Trogons, quetzals
Order:
Trogoniformes
Family: Trogonidae
37 species
tropical forests worldwide;
23-34 cm; plumage soft, often iridescent; brightly colored unfeathered orbital ring; eyes large; bill short, broad, often serrate; rictal bristles; neck short; wings short, rounded; tail long, truncate or graduated; legs, feet small, weak;
sally for fruits, lizards, invertebrates;
monogamous cavity nesters; altricial young; usually 2-3 eggs; males more brightly colored; biparental care.
Surucua Trogon Trogon surrucura calling
Violaceous Trogon Trogon violaceus calling
