Cinnamon-rumped Trogon
NameCinnamon-rumped Trogon
Common NameCinnamon-rumped Trogon
Scientific NameHarpactes orrhophaeus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head with a bright blue orbital ring and bill, dark green upperparts, and a cinnamon-rufous rump. The throat is black, separated from the vibrant red-orange breast and belly by a narrow white band. The tail is long with black central feathers and white-barred outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, mournful, cooing notes, often described as a repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black head, Bright blue orbital ring and bill, Vibrant red-orange breast and belly, Dark green back, Cinnamon-rufous rump, Narrow white breast band (male), Long black and white barred tail
Description
This medium-sized trogon is characterized by its striking plumage, featuring a glossy black head, vibrant red-orange underparts, and a dark green back. It typically perches quietly and upright in the mid-story of tropical forests, waiting to sally forth for insects or fruit.
