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Trogon
Tro′gon
,Noun.
[NL.]
(Zool.)
Any one of numerous species of beautiful tropical birds belonging to the family
Trogonidae
. They are noted for the brilliant colors and the resplendent luster of their plumage. ☞ Some of the species have a train of long brilliant feathers lying over the tail and consisting of the upper tail coverts. Unlike other birds having two toes directed forward and two backward, they have the inner toe turned backward. A few species are found in Africa and India, but the greater number, including the most brilliant species, are found in tropical America. See Illust. of
Quesal
. Definition 2024
Trogon
Trogon
Translingual
Proper noun
Trogon m
- A taxonomic genus within the family Trogonidae.
References
- Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0691128276
trogon
trogon
English
Noun
trogon (plural trogons)
- A bird of a species in the family Trogonidae, most of which live in Central and South America, have colorful feathers, and nest in holes in trees.