Class Aves | Phylum Chordata Genus Apalharpactes Rank Species | |
Similar Javan trogon, Harpactes, Cinnamon‑rumped trogon, Bare‑cheeked trogon, Diard's trogon | ||
Sumatran trogon
The Sumatran trogon (Apalharpactes mackloti) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Javan trogon under the common name blue-tailed trogon.
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It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Description
The male is blue-grey with a red beak and a pale blue patch of skin around the eye.
References
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