Malabar Trogon

Harpactes fasciatus · Species of bird
Family
Order
Trogoniformes
Codes
maltro1, MATR

About the Malabar Trogon

The Malabar trogon is a species of bird in the trogon family. It is found in the forests of India and Sri Lanka. In India it is mainly found in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India and in parts of the Eastern Ghats. They are insectivorous and although not migratory, may move seasonally in response to rain in hill forest regions. Like in other trogons, males and females vary in plumage. The birds utter low guttural calls that can be heard only at close quarters and the birds perch still on a branch under the forest canopy, often facing away from the viewer making them easy to miss despite their colourful plumage.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderTrogoniformes
FamilyTrogons (Trogonidae)
SpeciesHarpactes fasciatus
Species Codesmaltro1, MATR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Malabar Trogon belong to?

The Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.

How can I identify the Malabar Trogon?

The Malabar trogon is a species of bird in the trogon family. It is found in the forests of India and Sri Lanka. In India it is mainly found in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India and in parts of the Eastern Ghats. They are insectivorous and although not migratory, may move seasonally i...

Where can I report a Malabar Trogon sighting?

You can log sightings of Malabar Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code maltro1, or on iNaturalist.