PLACES TO STAY
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near Cañon del Nacapule near Guaymas, Sonora, is a notable canyon locality for Elegant Trogon at lower elevations, Mexico
Cañon del Nacapule near Guaymas, Sonora, is a notable canyon locality for Elegant Trogon at lower elevations, Mexico is a top spot to see Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Summer breeding. Arrives in the Sierra Madre Occidental canyons of Sonora in April; Madrean sky island canyons are the best locations.
SIGHTING TIP
April to September in Madrean canyon woodland near Álamos, Sonora, and in the Chiricahua-adjacent canyon country of northern Sonora.
Coordinates
27.8000°N, 110.7000°W
HABITAT
Madrean pine-oak woodland and riparian canyon forest; associates with sycamore-lined streams in arid mountain canyons
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km