On Saturday, Cinco de Mayo celebrations will occur with friends, feasts and fiestas!
- Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!
Originally observed regionally in Mexico to commemorate the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, the holiday is now widely celebrated in the U.S., too, to honor Mexican heritage and culture.
- Male Elegant Trogon in Madera Canyon, AZ
Common Name: Elegant Trogon; Formerly Coppery-tailed Trogon
Latin Name: Trogon elegans
Range: Southern Arizona to northwestern Costa Rica. Most birds are non-migratory in their range. Approximately fifty mating pairs migrate to southern Arizona for breeding season.
Habitat: Sycamore or Pine-oak canyons and mountain forests.
Diet: Mostly insects and fruits.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Fun Fact: With such a small number of the species in the U.S. during breeding season, the Elegant Trogon is often considered the most rare of wild bird species in the United States!
Happy Cinco de Mayo and Happy Birding!
Michelle
