TROGONS 
The quetzal, a trogon, inhabits the mountains of Central America and is 
considered one of the most beautiful of birds, vying with the birds of para¬ 
dise in brilliance of plumage. Trogons are birds of moderate size found 
in the tropics of both the New and Old Worlds. The beautiful feathers of 
the trogons are so loosely attached that they come off at the gentlest touch. 
Another distinctive feature of trogon plumage is the complete absence of 
down. Trogons seize their food on the wing. 
The colies or mouse-birds are somewhat related to the trogons. These 
birds are confined to the Ethiopian region. The name of this bird is 
probably derived from its mouse-like habit of hugging the boughs of trees 
as it proceeds along them. 
Trogons: Quetzal. 
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