Violaceous Trogon perched on a branch at Leaves and Lizards Retreat

Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat, near Monterrey, Costa Rica (August 2012)

Also known as Gartered Trogon. The male bird is the only Costa Rican trogon with a yellow orbital ring.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus) / Internet Bird Collection
Gartered Trogon / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Violaceous Trogon Trogon violaceus

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