Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens)
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Philippine Trogon

Harpactes ardens (Temminck, 1826)

96 gWeight

The Philippine trogon (Harpactes ardens) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Philippine Trogon has been recorded at 23 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines480 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines191 records
  3. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines136 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines130 records
  2. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines121 records
  3. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines108 records
  4. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines98 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines56 records
  6. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines55 records
  7. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TREESPhilippines22 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 Philippine trogon (Harpactes ardens) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Philippine Trogon?

The Philippine Trogon weighs around 96 g.

Where does the Philippine Trogon live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Philippine Trogon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Philippine Trogon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Trogon as Least Concern.

What does the Philippine Trogon eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Philippine Trogon in?

It belongs to the family Trogons (Trogonidae), order Trogoniformes.

At a glance

Weight
96 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
137 mm
Tail
172 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except West Visayas, Palawan group and Sulu Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Trogons Trogonidae
Genus
Harpactes

Other birds in the genus Harpactes

Malabar TrogonMalabar TrogonHarpactes fasciatusRed-naped TrogonRed-naped TrogonHarpactes kasumbaDiard's TrogonDiard's TrogonHarpactes diardiiWhitehead's TrogonWhitehead's TrogonHarpactes whiteheadiCinnamon-rumped TrogonCinnamon-rumped TrogonHarpactes orrhophaeusScarlet-rumped TrogonScarlet-rumped TrogonHarpactes duvauceliiOrange-breasted TrogonOrange-breasted TrogonHarpactes oreskiosRed-headed TrogonRed-headed TrogonHarpactes erythrocephalusWard's TrogonWard's TrogonHarpactes wardiNarina TrogonNarina TrogonApaloderma narina
Philippine Trogon

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