List of Southern African Birds - Trogons

Trogons

Order: Trogoniformes. Family: Trogonidae

The trogons and quetzals feed on insects and fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Though fast fliers, they are reluctant to fly any distance. Trogons do not migrate. There are 39 species worldwide, one in Southern Africa.

  • Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina

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