Sumatran Trogon
NameSumatran Trogon
Common NameSumatran Trogon
Scientific NameHarpactes oreskios
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe male Sumatran Trogon (Orange-breasted Trogon) features an olive-brown head with a distinctive bright blue orbital ring and a red bill. Its throat, breast, and belly are a vivid yellow, contrasting with an iridescent blue-green back. The wings are finely barred black and white, and the outer tail feathers are white with black barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, mournful coos or a rapid, repeated 'kow-kow-kow' call, often given from a hidden perch within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, typically inhabiting primary and secondary evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-brown head with bright blue eye-ring, Red bill, Iridescent blue-green back, Barred black and white wings and tail
Description
This vibrantly colored bird is a medium-sized trogon, typically found perched upright and still in the mid-story of tropical forests. It is known for its striking plumage, with males displaying a bright yellow underside and an olive-brown head. They primarily feed on insects and some fruits, sallying from their perch to catch prey.
