Scarlet-rumped Trogon

Harpactes duvaucelii (Temminck, 1824)

39 gWeight

The scarlet-rumped trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Scarlet-rumped Trogon has been recorded at 74 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia818 records
Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia605 records
Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia328 records

More places

Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand285 records
Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia277 records
Taman Negara NP – Sungai RelauMalaysia260 records
Tabin Wildlife ReserveMalaysia154 records
Gomantong Cave & forest reserveMalaysia147 records
Menanggol RiverMalaysia139 records
Kubah National ParkMalaysia138 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei

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 scarlet-rumped trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It has also been called the red-rumped trogon and Duvaucel's trogon. It is distinguishable from other trogons by its small size and reddish rump.

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Questions

How big is the Scarlet-rumped Trogon?

The Scarlet-rumped Trogon weighs around 39 g.

Where does the Scarlet-rumped Trogon live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Batu Islands (west of central Sumatra), Riau Islands (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra), Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo) and Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

When is the best time to see the Scarlet-rumped Trogon?

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

Is the Scarlet-rumped Trogon endangered?

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

What does the Scarlet-rumped Trogon eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Scarlet-rumped Trogon in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 39 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Near Threatened

More measurements

Wing: 107 mm
Tail: 115 mm
Bill: 17 mm
Tarsus: 12 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Batu Islands (west of central Sumatra), Riau Islands (east of central Sumatra), Bangka and Belitung (east of southern Sumatra), Natuna Islands (northwest of Borneo) and Borneo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2