The violaceous trogon (''Trogon violaceus''), also known as the Guianan trogon, is a near passerinebird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It is found in humid forests in the Amazon basin of South America and on the island of Trinidad, although some authorities have argued for treating the west Amazonian population as a separate species, the Amazonian trogon (''T. ramonianus''). Until recently, the gartered trogon (''T. caligatus'') of Mexico, Central America and north-western South America was generally considered a subspecies of the violaceous trogon. ==Behavior== It is a resident of moist tropical forests, where it nests in a wasp, ant or termite nest or a hole in a rotten tree, with a typical clutch of two or three white eggs. Violaceous trogons feed on insects and small fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. They typically perch upright and motionless.