The Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) is endemic to Cuba, where it is also the national bird. The colours of this bird match the Cuban flag - which is probably why it's the national bird. In Spanish it is called Tocororo, which is probably onomatopoeic based on its repeated call of toco-toco-tocoro-tocoro.
As you can see in some of these pictures it has a very distinctive tail shape - and this is especially helpful in identifying the bird when it is silhouetted against bright light.
I have to say it's a pretty spectacular bird.
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Ah yes, but it’s a Trogon not a Trogan.
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DeleteSuch an exotic bird to spot !
ReplyDeleteSpectacular indeed Stewart. Thank you very much. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteWhat a sparkler! YAM xx
color combines so wonderful.... pretty little bird
ReplyDeleteStewart This is the most beautiful little bird. Thanks for sharing, hosting and commenting. Havea great week ahead
ReplyDeleteNice bird! Bright primary colors just like the flag!
ReplyDeleteHello Stewart :=)
ReplyDeleteThe Trogon is a very pretty bird. It's red eyes match it's underparts. Thank you for sharing and hosting.
All the best
Sonjia.
Pretty colors! And it has a mermaid tail!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of a beautiful bird Stewart.
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