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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.
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When to see the Diard's Trogon
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Where to see the Diard's Trogon
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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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Easily confused with
Red-naped TrogonHarpactes kasumbaVoice: The red-naped trogon's song voice is a slow, sad-sounding five to eight note "pau pau pau pau pau." Each short note slightly down slurred (1.5-1.2 kHz) and delivered at a rate of c.1 note/s.
Scarlet-rumped TrogonHarpactes duvauceliiThe scarlet-rumped trogon is the world's smallest trogon, with adults measuring around 23–24 cm (9.1–9.4 in) with wings of 10 to 11 cm (3.9 to 4.3 in) in length, tails of about 11 to 13.5 cm (4.3 to 5.3 in), and weighing between 34 and 43 g (1.2 and 1.5 oz).
Philippine TrogonHarpactes ardensThe Philippine trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
Side by side: Diard's Trogon vs Orange-breasted Trogon · Diard's Trogon vs Scarlet-rumped Trogon
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