Trogons are among my favorite birds. There are many different species which live in tropical regions across the globe. The males are generally much more colorful but the females have that sturdy and exotic trogon-look that is characteristic of all species. The top photo is a female collared trogon from the cloud forest of Ecuador. The middle shot is a male black-throated trogon from Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. And the third is a green-backed trogon from my most recent trip to Trinidad.
Collared Trogon — Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/100th of a second
Black Throated Trogon — Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 360mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/60th of a second
Green Backed Trogon — Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 640, f/4 at 1/100th of a second
Marvelous birds! I was in the south of Arizona, in the Madera Canyon area, a year ago in early March. One male trogon had arrived but we never were able to see it. Sigh…!
I think they might be the prettiest birds in your collection. I love the perfectly trimmed tail on the green-backed trogon. Would love to know who his hairdresser is!
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Trogons are among my favorite birds. There are many different species which live in tropical regions across the globe. The males are generally much more colorful but the females have that sturdy and exotic trogon-look that is characteristic of all species. The top photo is a female collared trogon from the cloud forest of Ecuador. The middle shot is a male black-throated trogon from Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. And the third is a green-backed trogon from my most recent trip to Trinidad.
Marvelous birds! I was in the south of Arizona, in the Madera Canyon area, a year ago in early March. One male trogon had arrived but we never were able to see it. Sigh…!
Ah, must have been the lone species found in the US, the elegant trogon.
Beautiful!!
Forest concert hall
Brass section prepares for play
Sustained tones and short .
Magnificent! I have been to Corcovado and have seen the Black-throated among others lovely birds a favorite along with the motmots.
Thanks Mary. I love the motmots too.
Here are three excellent reasons why I am a fan of your photography, Mr. Crane; long may you prosper. John Saldanha
They look more alert than most birds. Maybe the others switched to decaf……
Could be Kim. The definitely make a statement among the forest.
They’re adorable! <3
I think they might be the prettiest birds in your collection. I love the perfectly trimmed tail on the green-backed trogon. Would love to know who his hairdresser is!
Thanks Jane. If I hear anything about the hairdresser, I’ll let you know.
Beautiful photos of beautiful birds!
Thanks Jeanne.