Scarlet-rumped Trogon
Harpactes duvaucelii
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderTrogoniformes (Trogons and Quetzals)
- FamilyTrogonidae (Trogons)
- GenusHarpactes (Asian Trogons)
- SpeciesHarpactes duvaucelii (Scarlet-rumped Trogon)
About the Scarlet-rumped Trogon
The scarlet-rumped trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) 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.
This species was named by Coenraad Jacob Temminck in 1824, a Dutch zoologist, in Sumatra. The common name, Duvaucel's trogon, and its species epithet duvaucelii, is in honor of Aldred Duvaucel, a naturalist and explorer. It is most closely related to the cinnamon-rumped trogon (Harpactes orrhophaeus). These two species were formerly in their own separate genus, Duvaucelius, before being moved into Harpactes. Following DNA sequencing of mitochondrial and nuclear loci done in 2010, it was determined that they were in a separate clade.
The scarlet-rumped trogon is the world's smallest trogon, with adults measuring around 23–24 cm (9.1–9.4 in) with wings... Wikipedia →
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 9 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 10 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 11 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scarlet-rumped Trogon in Taman Negara National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scarlet-rumped Trogon sighting in Taman Negara National Park, based on 288 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scarlet-rumped Trogon in Taman Negara National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Scarlet-rumped Trogon in Taman Negara National Park in our monthly data.