Tro"gon (?), n. [NL.] (Zoöl.)
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.
&fist; Some of the species have a train of long brilliant feathers lying
over the tail and consisting of the upper tail coverts. Unlike other birds
having two toes directed forward and two backward, they have the inner toe
turned backward. A few species are found in Africa and India, but the
greater number, including the most brilliant species, are found in tropical
America. See Illust. of Quesal.
Tro"gon (?), n. [NL.] (Zoöl.)
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.
&fist; Some of the species have a train of long brilliant feathers lying
over the tail and consisting of the upper tail coverts. Unlike other birds
having two toes directed forward and two backward, they have the inner toe
turned backward. A few species are found in Africa and India, but the
greater number, including the most brilliant species, are found in tropical
America. See Illust. of Quesal.
