Endemic bird of the day : Hispaniolan Trogon

Abstract

Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 27 poster, dedicated to the Hispaniolan Trogon (called Papagayo in the Dominican Republic and Caleçon Rouge in Haiti), one of only two trogon species found within the Caribbean (the other being the sister species, the Cuban Trogon). These birds are hefty and distinct, with a glossy green back, gray breast and throat, red belly, and yellow bill. They have a long dark blue tail marked with white below. The sexes look alike except males have fine black and white markings on the wings while females do not. As a complement to the poster, a coloring sheet is included.