Philippine Trogon
Harpactes ardens
The Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) is a rare trogon found only in the Philippines, weighing about 96 g. The Philippine trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
About the Philippine Trogon
The Philippine trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on regions of Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao. It is the only species of trogon in the country. While not a threatened species, its population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Philippine Trogon look like?
- The Philippine trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
- How big is a Philippine Trogon?
- The Philippine Trogon is a medium sized bird weighing about 96 g.
- Where can you see a Philippine Trogon?
- The Philippine Trogon is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Philippine Trogon?
- The Philippine Trogon is most easily confused with the Ward's Trogon, the Whitehead's Trogon and the Red-naped Trogon.
- Is the Philippine Trogon endangered?
- The Philippine Trogon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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