Apalharpactes reinwardtii
The Javan Trogon, Apalharpactes reinwardtii, is a striking member of the Trogonidae family, endemic to the montane forests of West Java, Indonesia. Males boast a vibrant emerald green head, back, and upper breast, transitioning sharply to a deep crimson belly. A distinctive feature is the prominent, broad blue orbital ring around its dark eye, complemented by a bright yellow bill with a pale blue base. Its tail is long and graduated, presenting greenish-blue hues. Females are similar but gene...
Found exclusively in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, typically at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 meters above sea level.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of large insects such as mantises, cicadas, beetles, and stick insects. It occasionally supplements its diet with small lizards and fruit.
The Javan Trogon exhibits a largely sedentary and solitary lifestyle, often perching motionless for extended periods in the forest understory, making it remarkably difficult to spot despite its bright colors. It is a diurnal species, active primarily during daylight hours. Foraging usually involv...
The Javan Trogon is strictly endemic to the montane forests of West Java, Indonesia. Its distribution is limited to the higher elevation regions of the island, typically found on the slopes of volcanic mountains and associated uplands, predominantly between 1,000 to 2,500 meters above sea level, ...
Near Threatened
- Trogons possess unique heterodactyl feet, with two toes pointing forward and two backward, an adaptation unusual among most bird orders. - Despite their brilliant, iridescent plumage, Javan Trogons are notoriously difficult to spot due to their habit of remaining still for long periods in the d...