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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Harpactes fasciatus |
| Species Codes | maltro1, 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.