Trogons
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Glasgow Museums has a collection of 24 trogon specimens. These date from 1892 to 1983.
This collection consists of six mounted specimens and 15 skins, representing nine different species. Those with data come from Malawi, Ethiopia, South Africa, Borneo, Sarawak, Central America, Guyana and Venezuela.
About trogons
Trogons, along with quetzals, belong to the family Trogonidae. There are 39 Trogonidae species found in tropical forests, in Asia, Africa and Central and South America. These birds have brightly coloured plumage, which makes their feathers very desirable. This has led to some species being registered as endangered. All trogons have what is known as a heterodactyl toe alignment, with the first and second toes facing backwards instead of the more common arrangement of the first and fourth toes facing backwards. This is unique to trogons. - Broader term
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