Philippine Trogon

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The Philippine Trogon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Harpactes ardens. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007. More

Azure-breasted Pitta and Philippine Trogon besides hordes of other endemic and threatened birds. Our final destination will be the forested slopes of Mount Kitanglad, one of the most reliable sites in the world for the Philippine or Monkey-eating Eagle. This giant raptor is often classed as the number one most desirable world bird! We will spend several days birding this area and searching for other specials including Red-eared Parrot-Finch, Philippine Frogmouth, the recently discovered Bukidnon Woodcock, Apo Myna and the impressive Giant Scops-Owl. More

This Philippine Trogon was taken in Bohol, Philippines. Photo Trinket Canlas Philippine Trogon © Trinket Canlas / BAP This yellow-breasted tailorbird was taken in Bohol, Philippines. More

Philippine Trogon Harpactes ardens Philippine Trogon Harpactes ardens 88.021 Philippine Trogon IOC v2.4: 3507 Links will open countrypage in new window - Philippines 15.08.1969 Relief fund - Philippines 25.11. More

Scale-feathered Malkoha, Red-crested Malkoha, Philippine Trogon, Luzon Hornbill, White-browed Shama, Flaming Sunbird, Spotted Wood Kingfisher and even rarities such Luzon Bleeding-heart and Ashy Thrush are occasionally seen.Birding in nearby grasslands usually produces Spotted and Barred Buttonquail, while rivers are home to Indigo-banded Kingfisher and night-birding is often rewarding here with a good chance of seeing both Philippine Boobook and Philippine Scops Owl. More

Order : Trogoniformes
Family : Trogonidae
Genus : Harpactes
Species : ardens
Authority : (Temminck, 1826)