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Elegant Trogon

Trogon elegans
Trogon elegans · from Wikimedia Commons (Credit)

My Sightings

Date Location Note
Madera CanyonA record 8 spotted in 5 hours!! Most were on the Super trail, with some on the Old baldy trail. All were calling constantly. An excellent year for Trogons
Madera Canyon4 in total
Cave Creek Canyon3 total seen, all on south fork trail
Carrie Nation Trail, Madera CanyonRight at the beginning of the trail, very good views.
Carrie Nation Trail, Madera Canyon3 or 4 heard, none seen
Carrie Nation Trail, Madera CanyonWas calling very loudly, I got close but did not get a picture
Ramsey CanyonFinally found another one!! Did not call at all
Ramsey Canyon, AZSeveral more here, better views but no pictures.
Madera Canyon, AZBeen wanting to see this one for a long time! The only trogon species in the US. Found in sycamore canyons near the az mex border. Distinctive 'WHEK-WHEK-WHEK-WHEK' call. Was seen on the Carrie Nation trail

My Photos

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