Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) longevity ? (1 Viewer)

[Gduff]

Hi,
I would like to know the longevity of this bird, and cannot find the information...

Maybe it's written on Birds of the World website, but I do not have a subscription (https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/cubtro1/cur/introduction)

Or does anybody own a Cuban bird guide which could help ?

Thanks a lot !

 

[Andy Adcock]

Sorry Gduff, can't think of any publications that carry this type of info but perhaps try Handbook of the Birds of the World?

Edit: A very quick search found thisthough not specifically Cuban Trogon, it gives a good approximation.

Trogoniformes

Chapter 28 Trogoniformes Genevieve Dumonceaux, Donald L. Neiffer Biology The order Trogoniformes (trogons and quetzals) consists of a single family (Trogonidae), 6 genera, and 39 species. Most taxo…

veteriankey.com

Longevity
Trogonids may be long lived in captivity. Two resplendent quetzals housed at the Bronx Zoo lived for 17 and 21 years, respectively.14 One wild-caught golden-headed quetzal at the Houston Zoo lived for over 21 years, and a second housed at the Denver Zoo has reached 19 years of age. A breeding pair of white-tailed trogons (Trogon viridis) at the National Aquarium in Baltimore is over 16 years of age at the writing of this chapter. Historically, wild-caught animals have not fared as well in the United States. Historical acquisition or disposition information for United States institutions has revealed that 55% of wild-caught trogonids (80% quetzals) died within 1 year and 88% within 4 years.