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Cinnamon-rumped Trogon
Harpactes orrhophaeus
Cinnamon-rumped Trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) — Trogons & Quetzals of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 52.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Trogoniformes
- Family Trogonidae Trogons
- Genus Harpactes
- Species orrhophaeus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 52.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
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Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family, part of the order Trogoniformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 52.8 g, with a wing length of about 10.8 cm and a tail of around 11.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 470,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 52.8 g.
Where does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon live?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen., Sumatra and Borneo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon belong to?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon eat?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon migrate?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon's range?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon has a mapped global range of about 470,000 km².
Conservation
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