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Cinnamon-rumped Trogon
Harpactes orrhophaeus (Cabanis & Heine, 1863)
25 cmLength53 gWeight
The cinnamon-rumped trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, known for their colorful plumage.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand
Where and when it's recorded
Cinnamon-rumped Trogon has been recorded at 32 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia91 records
- Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia58 records
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia54 records
More places
- Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia43 records
- Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia28 records
- Tawau Hills ParkMalaysia16 records
- Taman Negara NP – Mutiara ResortMalaysia15 records
- Taman Negara NPMalaysia14 records
- Tengku Hassanal Wildlife Reserve – Access RoadMalaysia12 records
- Taman Negara NP – Kuala Trenggan to Kumbang hideMalaysia7 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The cinnamon-rumped trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, known for their colorful plumage.
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Questions
How big is the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon?
The Cinnamon-rumped Trogon is about 25 cm long and weighs around 53 g.
Where does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
When is the best time to see the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon as Vulnerable.
What does the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Cinnamon-rumped Trogon in?
It belongs to the family Trogons (Trogonidae), order Trogoniformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 53 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 108 mm
- Tail
- 118 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 11 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Family
- Trogons Trogonidae
- Genus
- Harpactes
Other birds in the genus Harpactes
Malabar TrogonHarpactes fasciatus
Red-naped TrogonHarpactes kasumba
Diard's TrogonHarpactes diardii
Philippine TrogonHarpactes ardens
Whitehead's TrogonHarpactes whiteheadi
Scarlet-rumped TrogonHarpactes duvaucelii
Orange-breasted TrogonHarpactes oreskios
Red-headed TrogonHarpactes erythrocephalus
Ward's TrogonHarpactes wardi
Narina TrogonApaloderma narina
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