Whitehead's Trogon (Harpactes whiteheadi)
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Whitehead's Trogon

Harpactes whiteheadi Sharpe, 1888

29–33 cmLength73 gWeight

Whitehead's trogon (Harpactes whiteheadi) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Malaysia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Malaysia

Whitehead's Trogon has been recorded at 9 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Kinabalu Park – HQ areaMalaysia755 records
  2. Kinabalu Park – Power Station RoadMalaysia331 records
  3. Kinabalu Park – Silau Silau TrailMalaysia206 records
More places
  1. Kinabalu Park – Road to Timpohon Gate RoadMalaysia160 records
  2. Kinabalu Park – Hill LodgeMalaysia107 records
  3. Kinabalu Park – Kiau View/Silau Silau Trail JunctionMalaysia89 records
  4. Kinabalu Park – Timpohon GateMalaysia65 records
  5. Crocker Range NP – Rafflesia Information CentreMalaysia3 records
  6. Mount TrusmadiMalaysia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia

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

Whitehead's trogon (Harpactes whiteheadi) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo, where it is an uncommon resident in primary mountain forest. One of Borneo's largest trogons at 29 to 33 cm (11 to 13 in) long, it is sexually dimorphic.

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Questions

How big is the Whitehead's Trogon?

The Whitehead's Trogon is about 29–33 cm long and weighs around 73 g.

Where does the Whitehead's Trogon live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: montane northern Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia.

When is the best time to see the Whitehead's Trogon?

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

Is the Whitehead's Trogon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Whitehead's Trogon as Least Concern.

What does the Whitehead's Trogon eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Whitehead's Trogon in?

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

At a glance

Length
29–33 cm
Weight
73 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
137 mm
Tail
167 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

Oriental: montane northern Borneo

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 diardiiPhilippine TrogonPhilippine TrogonHarpactes ardensCinnamon-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
Whitehead's Trogon

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