Whitehead's Trogon
Whitehead's Trogon
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Whitehead's Trogon is a rare and striking bird endemic to the mountains of Borneo. It is characterized by its duller plumage compared to other trogons, but distinctive white eye-ring and broad, rounded tail.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of Borneo, typically at higher elevations in the central mountain ranges.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, short calls. Spotting this rare bird requires diligent searching in its high-altitude forest habitat. Look for its distinctive shape and white eye-ring.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, though often inconspicuous.
Where to spot
Endemic to the montane forests of Borneo, typically at higher elevations in the central mountain ranges.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, short calls. Spotting this rare bird requires diligent searching in its high-altitude forest habitat. Look for its distinctive shape and white eye-ring.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, though often inconspicuous.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is named after John Whitehead, a British explorer and ornithologist who collected many new species in Borneo.
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