VulnerableHispaniolan Amazon
Amazona ventralis
One of the 4 trogons on WAnimals
Birds · Trogoniformes · Trogonidae
Priotelus roseigaster
It could become threatened in the near future if current threats go unchecked.
The Hispaniolan trogon is the national bird of Haiti and endemic to the island that country shares with the Dominican Republic. It is metallic green above, grey on the breast and intensely red on the belly, with a tail barred in black and white. It depends on the island's montane forests, which are much reduced, above all on the Haitian side.
Weight
60 g – 80 g
Size
27 cm – 30 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priotelus_roseigaster
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