Whitehead's Trogon
A species of Asian trogons Scientific name : Harpactes whiteheadi Genus : Asian trogons
Whitehead's Trogon, A species of Asian trogons
Botanical name: Harpactes whiteheadi
Genus: Asian trogons
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Whitehead's trogon (Harpactes whiteheadi) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after the British explorer John Whitehead (1860–1899) who collected natural history specimens in Borneo and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. 
Size
31 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Whitehead's Trogon primarily feeds on insects, including grasshoppers, locustids, ants, and various stick-insects. It also ingests stones, likely as gastroliths to aid digestion.
Habitat
The whitehead's Trogon predominantly inhabits montane and sparse moss forests. These birds are typically found in damp areas of old-growth woodlands, where they favor perching in the upper understory branches. They are associated with regions characterized by dense, humid forest environments.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Trogons Family
Trogons and quetzals Genus
Asian trogons Species
Whitehead's Trogon 
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