Orange-breasted Trogon

Harpactes oreskios (Temminck, 1823)

Trogonidae — Trogons

Orange-breasted Trogon, Harpactes oreskios, is a bird of the Oriental Region, breeding in south-east Asia and the Greater Sundas. It belongs to the family Trogonidae and is found in lowland and forest habitats, including moist evergreen, swamp, dry open and bamboo forest, as well as thin tree jungle and scattered trees beside forest. It is a non-migratory species. A key feature is its orange-yellow lower breast, with the rest of the plumage differing between the sexes. It feeds on insects from a perch and breeds from January to May, nesting in rotten stumps or dead branches.

Order
Trogoniformes
Family
Trogonidae — Trogons
Breeding range
Oriental Region: se Asia and Greater Sundas
Orange-breasted Trogon
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Tours where you can spot this bird

9 tours in Thailand

Khao Yai Signature — Hornbills, Blue Pitta & Million Bats Flight
Khao Yai Signature — Hornbills, Blue Pitta & Million Bats Flight
Thailand / Bangkok Private tour 3 days

3 days / 2 nights private birding tour to Khao Yai National Park featuring hornbills, trogons, Blue Pitta, Siamese Fireback and the spectacu...

From USD 608
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching 35 Days Trip
Thailand Group tour 35 days

Ultimate Thailand Bird Watching – 35 Days / 34 Nights is an extensive and immersive birding journey across the full range of Thailand’s ...

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand / Khao Sok Group tour 3 days

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Luang Group tour 3 days

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birdwatching adventure in Khao Luang National Park in southern ...

Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Sri Phang Nga Group tour 1 day

Sri Phang-Nga Bird Watching Day Trip is a full-day guided birding experience in one of southern Thailand’s richest rainforest habitats. Ex...

Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Sok Private tour 1 day

Escape into one of Thailand’s most spectacular rainforests on this Khao Sok Bird Watching Day Trip. Just a few hours from Phuket and Khao ...

Khao Nor Chuchi Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Nor Chuchi Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Nor Chuchi Private tour 3 days

A focused 3-day private birdwatching tour to Khao Nor Chuchi, Thailand’s most important lowland rainforest reserve and the last stronghold...