Diard's Trogon
Harpactes diardii
The Diard's Trogon (Harpactes diardii) is a rare trogon found in 4 countries, weighing about 98 g. Diard's trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
About the Diard's Trogon
Diard's trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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How to identify it
The Diard's trogon is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 34 cm (13.4 in) in length and weighting about 100 g. Like other trogons, it has hunched shoulders, a long tail and vibrant plumage with a striking mix of contrasting colors. Males and females are similar in size but showcase differences in their plumage. Both males and females have a blue bill with a black tip. The adult male has a black head and upper breast paired with a purplish-blue eye ring. Its mid-crown to hind-crown has a maroon wash, while the hind collar and breastline are pink. Voice: The Diard's trogon vocalizations are characterized by a sequence of 10 to 12 "kau" notes, with the second note higher than the first, while the subsequent notes generally decrease in pitch. The final few notes usually descend further, resulting in a characteristic and rhythmic sequence.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Diard's Trogon?
- The Diard's trogon is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 34 cm (13.4 in) in length and weighting about 100 g. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Diard's Trogon?
- The Diard's Trogon is a medium sized bird weighing about 98 g.
- Where can you see a Diard's Trogon?
- The Diard's Trogon occurs in 4 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Diard's Trogon?
- The Diard's Trogon is most easily confused with the Red-naped Trogon, the Scarlet-rumped Trogon and the Philippine Trogon.
- Is the Diard's Trogon endangered?
- The Diard's Trogon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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