Red-headed Trogon
NameRed-headed Trogon
Common NameRed-headed Trogon
Scientific NameHarpactes erythrocephalus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsMales have a crimson-red head, throat, and breast, with a distinctive blue orbital ring and a bluish bill. The back is olive-brown, and the wings are finely barred grey and black. The belly is red, and the long, graduated tail is rufous-orange with black and white tips on the outer feathers. Females are duller overall, with a rufous-brown head and breast.
Vocalization / CallThe call is typically a series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'kyau-kyau-kyau' or 'kwao-kwao-kwao,' delivered slowly and deliberately.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and parts of southern China.
Identifying Featurescrimson-red head and breast (male), blue orbital ring and bill, olive-brown back, finely barred grey wings, rufous-orange tail with black and white tips, upright posture
Description
This strikingly beautiful bird is known for its vibrant plumage, featuring a deep crimson-red head and breast in males, contrasting with an olive-brown back and grey wings. It typically perches upright and motionless in the mid-story of forests, waiting to sally forth to catch insects or pluck fruit.
