PLACES TO STAY
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near Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve (Playa Larga area), Cuba — gallery forest walks reliably produce Cuban Trogon sightings.
Ciénaga de Zapata Biosphere Reserve (Playa Larga area), Cuba — gallery forest walks reliably produce Cuban Trogon sightings. is one of the top spots to sight Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round; most active and vocal February–June breeding season when pairs defend territory.
SIGHTING TIP
Walk quietly through gallery forest or mogote woodland at dawn and listen for a soft purring call; respond well to gentle playback.
Coordinates
22.4000°N, 81.3000°W
HABITAT
Tropical and subtropical moist forests, gallery forest, palm groves, and mogote (limestone hill) woodland throughout Cuba.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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