Birding with friend and author Ursula Vernon in southern Arizona, we finally encountered a (the) Elegant Trogon in Madera Canyon after a couple previous attempts that same trip. In this video, the bird has caught a spiny caterpillar, which it proceeds to bash on a branch (presumably to remove some of the spines) before eating. Jeff and Ursula provide commentary.

UV: Ursula Vernon @ursulav@redwombat.social / @tkingfisher.com@bsky.app JE: Jeffery Eddy @twitchydog@birds.town DT: Dale Trexel @daletrexel@birds.town

Recorded 17 March, 2018 on the trail below the Whitehouse picnic area. Traffic noises are from the (surprisingly busy) S Madera Canyon Road, out of sight, but not out of hearing behind us. Video and onboard audio recorded on a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. Thanks to Jeff for assistance with audio cleanup & balancing!

Originally https://birdtu.be/w/ffCiDnF4NDCKKZLsQue2X1, posted 2023-01-24