Noun
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryDistribution and habitat The Cuban trogon is one of two species restricted to the islands of the Caribbean The majority of trogons are birds of tropical and subtropical forests. Source: Internet
Trogons range in size from the 23 cm, 40 gram scarlet-rumped trogon to the 40 cm, 210 gram resplendent quetzal (not including the male quetzal's convert tail streamers). Source: Internet
Skull of a trogon showing the presence of a basipterygoid process (bpg. Source: Internet
The oldest New World fossil of a trogon is from the comparatively recent Pleistocene (less than 2.588 mya). Source: Internet
The word "trogon" is Greek for "nibbling" and refers to the fact that these birds gnaw holes in trees to make their nests. Source: Internet