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Definition of Trogons

Trogon
Trogon Tro"gon, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of beautiful tropical birds belonging to the family Trogonid[ae]. They are noted for the brilliant colors and the resplendent luster of their plumage. Note: Some of the species have a train of long brilliant feathers lying over the tail and consisting of the upper tail coverts. Unlike other birds having two toes directed forward and two backward, they have the inner toe turned backward. A few species are found in Africa and India, but the greater number, including the most brilliant species, are found in tropical America. See Illust. of Quesal.

Meaning of Trogons from wikipedia

- reluctant to fly any distance. Trogons are generally not migratory, although some species undertake partial local movements. Trogons have soft, often colourful...
- The Philippine trogon (Harpactes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. Primarily due to its plumage and colors, the bird has been ****ociated...
- Systema Naturae. He placed it with the other trogons in the genus Trogon and coined the binomial name Trogon violaceus. Gmelin based his account on a description...
- ][citation needed] Malabar trogons feed exclusively on insects and fruits have not been noted in their diet unlike in the New World trogons. Seeds have however...
- The collared trogon (Trogon collaris) is a near p****erine bird in family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Mexico, throughout Central...
-  438, ISBN 0-691-09250-8 Williamson, Sheri L.; Colston, P. R. (2003), "Trogons", in Christopher Perrins (ed.), Firefly Encyclopedia of Birds, Firefly...
- and Philippine islands along with the other 11 species of Asian trogons. No trogons are present on the Sundaic island of Palawan, and none have succeeded...
- 60–78 grams (2.1–2.8 oz) (average 68 grams (2.4 oz)). Like other trogons, elegant trogons display ****ual dimorphism, where males and females have different...
- gartered trogon (Trogon caligatus), also known as the northern violaceous trogon, is a bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found...
- belly, pale blue eyerings and a yellow bill. Like all trogons, the northern black-throated trogon has distinct ****ual dimorphism. Male has a greenish-blue...