About the Sumatran Trogon
The Sumatran trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Javan trogon under the common name blue-tailed trogon.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Apalharpactes mackloti |
| Species Codes | sumtro1, SUTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sumatran Trogon belong to?
The Sumatran Trogon (Apalharpactes mackloti) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Sumatran Trogon?
The Sumatran trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Javan trogon under the common name blue-tailed trogon....
Where can I report a Sumatran Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Sumatran Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sumtro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Trogons 47 species
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Quick Stats
Trogoniformes
Order
47
Species in Family
88
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