Trogons in Panama

Birds from Panama July 22nd, 2008

Violaceous Trogon Image taken along the Pipeline RoadThe trogons and quetzals are birds in the order Trogoniformes which contains only one family, the Trogonidae. Trogons are residents of tropical forests worldwide, with the greatest diversity in Central and South America. They feed on insects and fruit. Here in Panama along the Pipeline Road or at the Trogon Trail along the Achiote Road they can be seen frequently. You can find many more photos of Trogons from Panama here.

 


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