Surucua Trogon look-alikes
Trogon surrucura
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Blue-crowned Trogon
Trogon curucui
Key differences
The Blue-crowned Trogon male has a blue crown and a blue-black breast, lacking the iridescent green back of the Surucua Trogon. Its belly is also red, but the overall coloration of the upperparts and head differs. Females are duller, with a gray head and breast, and a more olive-brown back, but the specific shades and patterns distinguish them.
Green-backed Trogon
Trogon viridis
Key differences
The Green-backed Trogon male has a bright green back and a yellow belly, contrasting with the Surucua Trogon's red belly. The female Green-backed Trogon has a gray head and breast, but also a yellow belly, which is a key distinction from the reddish-orange belly of the female Surucua Trogon.
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