Torogoz – Eumomota superciliosa – National Bird of El Salvador
The Torogoz was declared the National Bird of El Salvador by a Legislative Agreement approved on October 21, 1999.
The Torogoz is a bird with beautiful plumage, featuring a green and blue body, a long tail, and a bright blue stripe over its eye.
It is a popular bird in Central America and is considered a symbol of beauty and freedom.
Characteristics of the Torogoz
The Torogoz (Eumomota superciliosa) is an insectivorous bird that feeds on a variety of insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, and butterflies. It also eats small reptiles and amphibians.
- It measures about 34 centimeters in length and weighs about 65 grams.
- It is a noisy bird and has a variety of calls, including a loud descending whistle.
- It is an excellent flyer and is often seen flying above the forest canopy.
- It is considered an endangered species.
The Torogoz is a monogamous bird and mates for life. The female lays 3 to 6 eggs in a nest built in a tree cavity or a bank. The eggs hatch after about 18 days, and the young birds fledge after about 25 days.