Baird's trogon

Trogon bairdii

Baird's trogon (Trogon bairdii) is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons.

Family: trogon Order: Trogoniformes Conservation: Near Threatened
Baird's trogon

About the Baird's trogon

Baird's trogon (Trogon bairdii) is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Institution.

Fun Facts About Baird's trogon

  • The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Institution.

Conservation Status

The Baird's trogon is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderTrogoniformes
Familytrogon
GenusTrogon
SpeciesTrogon bairdii

Range & Habitat

Range map of Baird's trogon

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Related Species

Other species in the trogon family: