trogon

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Any of various colorful tropical or subtropical birds of the family Trogonidae, including the quetzals.

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A genus of birds, type of the family Trogonidæ, formerly conterminous with the same, subsequently variously restricted.

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[lowercase] Any bird of the genus Trogon in a broad sense, as a curucui or quetzal.

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Any one of numerous species of beautiful tropical birds belonging to the family Trogonidæ. They are noted for the brilliant colors and the resplendent luster of their plumage.

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Any of several species of bird, most of which live in Central and South America, have colorful feathers, and nest in holes in trees.

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forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails