Cinnamon-rumped trogon
The cinnamon-rumped trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Trogoniformes |
| Family: | Trogonidae |
| Genus: | Harpactes |
| Species: | H. orrhophaeus |
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| Harpactes orrhophaeus | |
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
The male has a black hood, blue bill, an eyebrow and an eye ring. The upper part is pale brown and the lower part is pink-red. The tail is brown above and it has a white under tail with black borders. Females have a dark brown head with chestnut around the eye and lores. The lower part is yellowish.[2]
Feeding habits
This bird feeds primarily on insects 2–3 meters above ground.[2]
Habitat
The habitat of this species is humid evergreen forests in Peninsular Thailand and Malaysia. It is restricted to closed canopy lowland forests (up to 180 m).[2]
Reproduction
This species builds its nest in cavity about 1.5 meters above ground and the clutch size is 2 eggs.
Migration
This species is sedentary, it does not migrate.[2]
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Harpactes orrhophaeus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- "Cinnamon-rumped Trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus)". Planet of Birds. 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
