Scarlet-rumped Trogon
Harpactes duvaucelii
The Scarlet-rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) is a rare trogon found in 5 countries, weighing about 39 g. The scarlet-rumped trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
About the Scarlet-rumped Trogon
The scarlet-rumped trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It has also been called the red-rumped trogon and Duvaucel's trogon. It is distinguishable from other trogons by its small size and reddish rump. This species is generally solitary except mating and raising young, which is done in pairs. It is found within certain lowland forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is currently considered near threatened by Red List Assessments due to habitat loss.
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How to identify it
The 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). Its eggs are estimated to measure 23.7 mm × 19.9 mm (0.93 in × 0.78 in) and weigh 5.2 g (0.18 oz). Males have a black head, neck and throat, but females and juveniles are a duller brown. Males have red underparts, rump and uppertail coverts along with rich buff or yellowish-brown upperparts and uppertail. Voice: Males have been recorded to emit a call of 12 short and rapid "yau" notes that accelerate in a diminuendo, sometimes to the point that they seem to merge, a much quicker call than other trogons. Females produce quiet rattles. When in alarm, the scarlet-rumped trogon utters quiet "kir-r-r-r" whirrings. This species also has a call that is similar to a scolding squirrel.
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 Scarlet-rumped Trogon?
- The 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). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Scarlet-rumped Trogon?
- The Scarlet-rumped Trogon is a small sized bird weighing about 39 g.
- Where can you see a Scarlet-rumped Trogon?
- The Scarlet-rumped Trogon occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Scarlet-rumped Trogon?
- The Scarlet-rumped Trogon is most easily confused with the Diard's Trogon, the Orange-breasted Trogon and the Red-naped Trogon.
- Is the Scarlet-rumped Trogon endangered?
- The Scarlet-rumped Trogon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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