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South America
Spotted Trogon
Trogon elegans
About this species
The Spotted Trogon (Trogonidae) is widely distributed across South America, where it favours grassland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Spotted Trogon is part of the order Trogoniformes and the Trogonidae family. Its preferred habitat is grassland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Trogonidae family and Trogoniformes order.