Scarlet-Rumped Trogon

23rd June 2012, , Bukit Rengit, Pahang

Local Name: Kesumba Puteri Scientific Name: Harpactes duvaucelii Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR+TC20EIII

Juvenile Male : Scarlet-Rumped Trogon

9th  July 2011, Ulu Perdik, Selangor

He looks  very similar to an adult female but this is a  juvenile male. The red feathers on the rump is just  barely visible. See the adults here

Scarlet-Rumped Trogons

3rd July 2011, Ulu Perdik, Selangor

I went to Ulu Perdik after hearing that the Green Broadbills were around hoping to close  the chapter on my Malaysian broadbills. Unfortunately for me the Broadbills decided to have an off day. These Trogons were a pleasant consolation for what would have been a rather  unfruitful outing. She looks like she has just been bathing at a paint factory……..simply an amazing myriad of colours on one bird.   The more colourful male.   He came down  low enough for me to get some detailed shots.   The female

Scarlet-Rumped Trogon

14th November 2009, Taman Rimba Ampang, Selangor Lifer:  A male Scarlet-Rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii)  was resting on a tree across the stream from where we were. No way to get closer, this long range shot is the only decent photo of this beautiful bird.