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Elegant Trogon
Kevin Conville

Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans)

Found in Madera Canyon, SE Arizona
Habitat
Oak and Sycamore woodland, riparian
Location
Madera Canyon, Arizona
Date taken
March 27, 2018
Scientific name
Trogon elegans
Equipment used
Canon 7D, EF400 f5.6
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Elegant doesn't even cover the beauty of this Trogan and what a fantastic image you took of this beauty Kevin!
 
A very handsome bird with wonderful colours. A fabulous close up, Kevin.
 
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He's quite a stunner, isn't he Kevin.

You've a super picture of him lad - very well done.
 
what a beauty, Kevin, and a great shot. (PS: I saw the Yardbirds with Sony Boy Williamson in Richmod in 65, that's how old....)
 
Thanks for the comments everyone. This is but one of two Elegant Trogons spotted this year in the US, that I'm aware of. Both are in Madera Canyon AZ. I was very very lucky to not only come across the bird, but to be so close and with it facing me, in good light.

I was laughing about it all day. I told my wife that if all I saw on this 11 day, 1800 mi road trip, was this Trogon it would be a successful trip.

And Max, The Yardbirds and Sonny Boy Williamson in 65? Now THAT'S a memory!
 
Wow, wonderful shot! Saw one in Cave Creek Canyon in the Chiricahuas last summer, need to get up and see if they're back!
 
wow!! that a real beauty, Kevin, lucky you!!! such smashing colors and great details!!! superb setting, many tfs!!!!
 

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