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Red-headed Trogon
Harpactes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus) — Trogons & Quetzals of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 80.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Trogoniformes
- Family Trogonidae Trogons
- Genus Harpactes
- Species erythrocephalus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 80.3 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red-headed 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 Red-headed Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus) is a member of the Trogonidae family, within the order Trogoniformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Himalayas and s China to Sumatra.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 80.3 g, with a wing length of about 14.5 cm and a tail of around 17.1 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red-headed Trogon?
The Red-headed Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 80.3 g.
Where does the Red-headed Trogon live?
The Red-headed Trogon is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Himalayas and s China to Sumatra, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Red-headed Trogon belong to?
The Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Red-headed Trogon eat?
The Red-headed Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Red-headed Trogon migrate?
The Red-headed Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Red-headed Trogon endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Red-headed Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Red-headed 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 Red-headed Trogon's range?
The Red-headed Trogon has a mapped global range of about 2.6 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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