Trogons perch in an upright position, with their long tail hanging straight down. Perched trogons often look hump-backed. To Menu Behavior Trogons feed in the upper and outer canopy of trees. They flutter over the leaves, acrobatically plucking insects and fruits. Trogons usually occur singly or in pairs.
Trogons often fly up and down the canyons.
To Menu How to Find Trogons Trogons are found in lower canyons where there are sycamores. Though they are bright colored, they often sit motionless, so birders sometimes walk right past them without seeing them. The easiest way to find a trogon is to listen for its distinctive call. In the Santa Ritas look in Madera Canyon. In the Chiricahuas look on South Fork Road, in the South Fork Picnic area and on South Fork Trail.