The Mountain Trogon is a striking bird with a vibrant green back, red belly, and a long tail. Its haunting call is a memorable aspect of its presence in the forest.
Habitat
Cloud forests and montane woodlands.
Diet
Fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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