Gartered Trogon song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Gartered Trogon, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

The song is a series of soft, mournful, and often accelerating coos, typically described as 'cow-cow-cow-cow-cow-cow-cow' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa'. The pace and pitch can vary, sometimes starting slowly and increasing in tempo.

Calls

Various calls include a soft 'churr' or 'chup' note, often given when agitated or in response to other trogons. Alarm calls are sharper and more insistent.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the early morning and late afternoon, particularly during the breeding season. They can also be heard sporadically throughout the day.

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