Harpactes orrhophaeus
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon, a resplendent member of the Trogonidae family, is a captivating inhabitant of Southeast Asian rainforests. Measuring approximately 23-25 cm in length and weighing 50-60 grams, males are strikingly adorned with a blackish head, a vivid blue orbital ring, and a narrow white breast band contrasting sharply with rufous-orange underparts. Their most distinctive feature, and the origin of their name, is the brilliant cinnamon-colored rump, visible especially in flight. F...
Found in submontane and montane primary or mature secondary rainforests, typically at elevations between 600 and 1600 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on mantises, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars, supplemented occasionally with small fruits.
Cinnamon-rumped Trogons are primarily diurnal but often remain remarkably still for extended periods, camouflaged by their vibrant plumage amidst the forest foliage. They are 'sit-and-wait' predators, frequently perching in the mid-story and sallying out to snatch insects or glean them from leave...
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is endemic to Southeast Asia, with its distribution spanning the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Two recognized subspecies exist: *Harpactes orrhophaeus orrhophaeus* is found in the Malay Peninsula, while *Harpactes orrhophaeus vidua* inhabits Sumatra and Borneo. ...
Near Threatened
- Despite their vivid coloration, Cinnamon-rumped Trogons are masters of camouflage, often remaining motionless for long periods, making them surprisingly difficult to spot in the dappled light of the rainforest. - Unlike many birds that sing complex melodies, trogons, including this species, are...