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trogon

trogon

9.9
A brightly colored forest bird from tropical America with shiny feathers and a long tail
  • noun
  • /ˈtroʊɡən/
  • US
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  • During our hike, we were thrilled to see a trogon resting on a tree limb, its colors bright against the green foliage.
  • an elegant trogon

Examples

  • A quetzal sits upon a branch, yet this species of trogon is not found outside the Mexican and Central American cloud forests.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The results show that these changes will reduce the number of patches (the green bar in the bar graph), increase the amount of habitat available (the yellow bar, in square kilometers), and increase the connectivity of habitat (the red bar) for forest-dependent species, such as trogons.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The vibrant trogon flitted between the branches, showcasing its striking plumage in the sunlight.

  • Birdwatchers flock to the rainforest, hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive trogon with its long tail.

Synonyms

resplendent trogon
vstrogon
9.9

A brightly colored rare bird from Central America that is Guatemala's national bird

is found across tropical Americas rather than being limited to one country

Compounds

genus Trogon
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of colorful birds that live in trees in tropical forests

resplendent trogon
9.9

A brightly colored rare bird from Central America that is Guatemala's national bird

Surface Forms

trogon singular
trogons plural

Etymology

The word trogon comes from the Greek trōgōn, from trōgein 'to gnaw', because these birds often gnaw holes in trees to make nests. So, think 'gnaw' to remember a trogon: a brightly colored tropical forest bird with a long tail that makes its home in holes.