About Trogon comptus J.T.Zimmer, 1948
Species Naming and Basic Measurements
The Chocó trogon (scientific name Trogon comptus J.T.Zimmer, 1948) is approximately 28 cm (11 in) long and weighs around 104 g (3.7 oz).
Male Plumage and Soft Parts
Males have a yellow bill, black face and throat, and a white eye. Their crown, back, and breast are green with a bluish tint, their rump is purplish blue, and their belly and vent area are red.
Male Tail and Wing Features
The upperside of the male's tail is purplish blue with a broad black tip, while the underside is slaty. The male's folded wing is gray with vermiculation.
Female Plumage Characteristics
Females differ from males by having a slaty maxilla, and gray head, back, breast, and upper belly.
Geographic Range
The Chocó trogon ranges from the northern Antioquia and northeastern Chocó Departments of Colombia, south to Pichincha Province in northwestern Ecuador.
Habitat and Elevation Range
It lives in the interior and edges of humid and wet forest, and favors hilly terrain between sea level and 1,800 m (5,900 ft) in elevation.
