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Elegant Trogon
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: SE Arizona sycamore canyons.
Diet: Insects, fruit.
Best time to spot: May-Aug; barking call.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Elegant Trogon sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the trogons family.
Recent US sightings
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