BLUE-CROWNED TROGON Trogon curucui
The only trogon that occurs in the Chaco, it is very similar to the Surrucua Trogon of the Atlantic Forest so it is a bit of a relief to hear that the two species do not occur together! Compare the image galleries of the two species and look closely at the pattern of the underside of the tail and the upper breast, the most reliable way to tell them apart! Like all trogons males are gorgeous, but despite their bright colouration can easily be overlooked as they sit still for long periods.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE981PH) Adult male ventral view, Fuerte San Carlos, Departamento Concepción (Silvia Centrón September 2006).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE982PH) Adult female ventral view, Bonito, Departamento Alto Paraguay (Alejandro González October 2004 - Paraguayanbirds.com).
VIDEO - (FPAVE983VI) Adult male, Ruta Trans-Chaco km250 approximately,Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith September 2010).
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