Narina Trogon

Apaloderma narina

The Narina Trogon is a striking bird found in the forests of sub-Saharan Africa. This species is known for its vibrant plumage, with males displaying a distinctive combination of green, red, and white, while females have a more subdued brown and white coloration. These birds are primarily insectivorous, using their sharp beaks to catch prey in the dense foliage of their forest habitat. They are known for their distinctive call, a series of soft, low-pitched notes. The Narina Trogon is an important indicator species for the health of its forest habitat, and conservation efforts are crucial to ensure the continued survival of this stunning bird.

Habitat: Sub-Saharan forests

Narina Trogon
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Narina Trogon
Narina Trogon
Narina Trogon
Narina Trogon
Narina Trogon

Tours where you can spot this bird

16-Day Highlights of Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition with Awel Sultan
16-Day Highlights of Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition with Awel Sultan
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 16 days | 0h

A 16-day Ethiopia birdwatching circuit from Addis Ababa through Alledeghi, Awash, Rift Valley lakes, Bale Mountains, Negele, Yabello, Wondo ...

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14-Day Eastern Arc and Northern Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
14-Day Eastern Arc and Northern Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 14 days | 0h

A 14-day private Tanzania birding itinerary linking Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, the Usambara Mountains, Amani Nature Reserve a...

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Mariepskop Forest Birdwatching Tour with Bedneck Maibela
Mariepskop Forest Birdwatching Tour with Bedneck Maibela
South Africa / Hoedspruit Private tour 0h

Explore Mariepskop’s forest birdlife with local guide Bedneck Maibela, with Narina Trogon among the highlighted species....

From 500.00 ZAR
10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 10 days | 0h

A high-density 10-day birding program through the Arusha foothills, Maasai Steppe, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the central Serengeti, combinin...

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8-Day St Lucia and Sani Pass Birding Tour
8-Day St Lucia and Sani Pass Birding Tour
South Africa / Durban Private tour 8 days | 0h

An 8-day KwaZulu-Natal birding itinerary linking Umdoni, Oribi Gorge, Ingeli Forest, Sani Pass, Eshowe, St Lucia and iSimangaliso....

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3-Day Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop Birding Tour
3-Day Grootvadersbosch and De Hoop Birding Tour
South Africa / George Private tour 3 days | 0h

A 3-day birding route through Swellendam, Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve and De Hoop Nature Reserve....

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5-Day Garden Route Birding Tour
5-Day Garden Route Birding Tour
South Africa / George Private tour 5 days | 0h

A Garden Route birding itinerary covering Wilderness, Plettenberg Bay, Nature's Valley and Tsitsikamma forest and coastal habitats....

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10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

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Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Southern Africa Birding Expedition: Namibia, Okavango & Victoria Falls
Namibia / Walvis Bay Group tour 18 days | 0h

This birdwatching journey through Namibia, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls combines southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes with e...

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