Red-naped Trogon (Harpactes kasumba)
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Red-naped Trogon

Harpactes kasumba (Raffles, 1822)

97 gWeight

The red-naped trogon (Harpactes kasumba) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.

Busiest months: March and June–August · Most records: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Red-naped Trogon has been recorded at 65 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia640 records
  2. Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia471 records
  3. Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia441 records
More places
  1. Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia194 records
  2. Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia165 records
  3. Kubah National ParkMalaysia108 records
  4. Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia80 records
  5. Taman Nasional Way KambasIndonesia77 records
  6. Jalan akses Way KananIndonesia62 records
  7. Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia61 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MalaysiaIndonesiaThailandBrunei

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 red-naped trogon (Harpactes kasumba) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Red-naped Trogon?

The Red-naped Trogon weighs around 97 g.

Where does the Red-naped 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 Red-naped Trogon?

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

Is the Red-naped Trogon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Red-naped Trogon as Near Threatened.

What does the Red-naped Trogon eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Red-naped Trogon in?

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

At a glance

Weight
97 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
139 mm
Tail
155 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
13 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

Family
Trogons Trogonidae
Genus
Harpactes

Other birds in the genus Harpactes

Malabar TrogonMalabar TrogonHarpactes fasciatusDiard's TrogonDiard's TrogonHarpactes diardiiPhilippine TrogonPhilippine TrogonHarpactes ardensWhitehead'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
Red-naped Trogon

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