Last Updated: December 2, 2009 by Paul Lehman

winter
summer
migration
year round
extralimital range

Range: In North America, casual to mountains of Southeast Arizona and Southwest New Mexico; has been recorded breeding there. Ranges through mountains of Western Mexico.

Identification: (Euptilotis neoxenus)

Casual in Southeast Arizona. Trogon-like, with distinct small-headed, hunched shape. Adult male has green wings, back, head, and breast, with red underparts. Wide tail is blue-green above, black below with broad white spots. Adult female has gray head and breast. Juvenile is like female with paler gray plumage.

Length: 36 (cm) Wingspan: 61 (cm)

Habitat:

Dry oak and pine woodlands.

Behavior:

Nests in cavities, typically old woodpecker holes. Like other trogons, sits quietly on elevated perch, foraging with sudden, quick movements.

Feeding:

Eats a variety of insects, small vertebrates, and fruit. Often hovers while foraging.

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