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Green-backed Trogon, La Isla Escondida, Colombia One of the most common Trogon species in Colombia, found at all heights. This angle shows most characteristics of the male: the chest and crown is blue, the mantle green-ish, the tail is white with black bases. The female is grey-chested and capped, and has a barred tail. Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Fall,Geotagged,Green-backed Trogon,La Isla Escondida,Putumayo,South America,Trogon viridis,World Click/tap to enlarge

Green-backed Trogon, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

One of the most common Trogon species in Colombia, found at all heights. This angle shows most characteristics of the male: the chest and crown is blue, the mantle green-ish, the tail is white with black bases. The female is grey-chested and capped, and has a barred tail.

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The Green-backed Trogon

The Green-backed Trogon, also known as the Amazonian White-tailed Trogon, is a near passerine bird in the trogon family. It is found in tropical humid forests in South America, where its range includes the Amazon, the Guiana Shield, Trinidad, and the Atlantic Forest in eastern Brazil.

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Similar species: Trogons And Quetzals
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 15, 2018. Captured Oct 19, 2018 06:55 in Orito, Putumayo, Colombia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO4000
  • 550mm
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.