trogon

[ troh-gon ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any of several brilliantly colored birds of the family Trogonidae, especially of the genus Trogon, of tropical and subtropical regions of the New World.

trogon

/ ˈtrəʊɡɒn /

See quetzal
any bird of the order Trogoniformes of tropical and subtropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. They have a brilliant plumage, short hooked bill, and long tail See also quetzal

Origin of trogon¹

1785–95; < New Latin < Greek trṓgōn, present participle of trṓgein to gnaw

Origin of trogon¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek trōgōn , from trōgein to gnaw

Of all birds there are few which excite so much admiration as the Resplendent Trogon.

This is the home of the resplendent trogon, called the quetzal—the imperial bird of the Quiches.

The trogon melanurus is remarkable for the beauty of its plumage, having a glossy green back and rose-coloured breast.

They live on insects, but in many respects resemble the trogon; being even still less disposed to fly than they are.

That blue-billed gaper probably came from Malacca, and the trogon too.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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