Scarlet-rumped Trogon

Harpactes duvaucelii

The scarlet-rumped trogon 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. This species is generally solitary except mating and raising young, which is done in pairs. It is found within certain lowland forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is currently considered near threatened by Red List Assessments due to habitat loss.

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