Is the Hispaniolan Trogon endangered?

Near Threatened (Population decreasing)
Hispaniolan trogon/Conservation status

What is the national bird of Haiti?

Hispaniolan Trogon
The colorful Hispaniolan Trogon is found only on the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It is the national bird of Haiti; ironically, it is becoming increasingly rare there due to ongoing habitat loss.

What does the Hispaniolan Trogon eat?

Diet. It is known to mainly eat insects, though it also takes small vertebrates such as anoles and fruits, especially those of the West Indian sumac (Brunellia comocladifolia).

Are there parrots in Haiti?

New World and African parrots.

Why is the Hispaniolan trogon the national bird of Haiti?

The Hispaniolan Trogon is a colorful and small sized bird with a beautiful shrill call similar to the sound produced by pigeons. The species are near threatened, and it is the reason the government of Haiti announced it as the national bird and protected it from deforestation and habitat loss.

Is the Hispaniolan trogon endemic to the Dominican Republic?

The Hispaniolan trogons are endemic to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, they mostly house in islands and thick forests of Haiti. They are subtropical birds by nature, and few of the species are preserved in Caribbean Islands.

How long does it take for a Hispaniolan trogon to hatch?

On average, Hispaniolan Trogon lay 2 eggs per season, the eggs are plain and light green in color. The exact duration of hatching eggs is still unknown, the assumptions show that Hispaniolan trogons often hatch after 2 weeks at maximum.

What kind of bird is a trogon bird?

The body is colorful with multiple pigments found from crown to breasts and tail. They have small feet with thick but short bills. The Hispaniolan Trogon has a broad chest with the reddish and grayish combination. The upper parts are greenish,and the throat region is gray in color.