About the Philippine Trogon
The Philippine trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on regions of Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao. It is the only species of trogon in the country. While not a threatened species, its population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Harpactes ardens |
| Species Codes | phitro1, PHTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Trogon belong to?
The Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Trogon?
The Philippine trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on regions of Luzon, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao. It is the only species of trogon in the country. While not a threatened species, its population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting...
Where can I report a Philippine Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phitro1, or on iNaturalist.
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