Bar-tailed Trogon
NameBar-tailed Trogon
Common NameBar-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameApalharpactes reinwardtii
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsMales feature a black head, bright yellow bill, and dark blue-black upperparts that contrast sharply with a vibrant red breast and belly. The wings are finely barred with black and white, and the long tail shows distinct black and white barring on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallThe call is typically a series of soft, mournful, and often monotonous cooing or hooting notes, sometimes described as 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane and submontane forests of Java, Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresblack head, bright yellow bill, dark blue-black upperparts, vibrant red breast and belly, finely barred black and white wings, long, barred tail
Description
This strikingly colored bird is a resident of tropical montane forests, typically perching upright and motionless for extended periods while foraging. It is known for its vibrant plumage and relatively short, stout bill adapted for catching insects and plucking fruit.
