Bar-tailed Trogon

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3 months ago door jenny van Dorland

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The Bar-tailed Trogon is a striking African trogon with iridescent green upperparts, a red belly, and a distinctive barred pattern on its tail feathers. It is a secretive dweller of montane forests.

Where to spot

Inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests at higher elevations across central and eastern Africa, including countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya.

How to spot

Listen for its soft, melancholic cooing calls. Look for its upright posture in the forest understory or mid-story. The tail barring is crucial for identification if you get a clear view.

When to spot

Diurnal, active throughout the day, often sitting motionless for long periods.

Where to spot

Inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests at higher elevations across central and eastern Africa, including countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya.

How to spot

Listen for its soft, melancholic cooing calls. Look for its upright posture in the forest understory or mid-story. The tail barring is crucial for identification if you get a clear view.

When to spot

Diurnal, active throughout the day, often sitting motionless for long periods.

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The precise barring on its tail, especially visible when it flies or shifts position, is a key diagnostic feature for this species among African trogons.

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