This stunningly beautiful family of birds is found in the Americas, Africa and Southeast Asia, with the greatest diversity in the neotropics.
Generally inactive, often sitting motionless, waiting for passing insects to prey upon.
Unique in the animal world for their heterodactly feet: digits one and two point forward, digits three and four point backwards.

Resplendant Quetzal

Cuban Trogon

Green-backed Trogon

Citreoline Trogon

Amazonian White-tailed

Golden-headed Quetzal



Blue-crowned Trogon



Masked Trogon



Masked Trogon

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