Ward's Trogon

Harpactes wardi

Ward's Trogon (Harpactes wardi) is a medium-sized bird found in the montane forests of Borneo. It has a distinctive appearance with a bright red belly, black upperparts, and a white and black striped tail. The male has a red and black head with a yellow bill, while the female has a brown head and a black bill. This species is known for its distinctive call, a series of low, rolling notes. Ward's Trogon feeds on a diet of insects and fruits, often perching quietly while hunting. It nests in tree cavities and is known for its shy and elusive nature.

Habitat: Montane forests of Borneo

Ward's Trogon
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Eaglenest Fixed Departure Birding Tour
Eaglenest Fixed Departure Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Group tour 13 days | 0h

Guwahati – Nameri National Park - Lama Camp – Bompu Camp - Sessni Camp - Khellong - Eaglenest Pass - Dirang – Sangti Valley - Sela Pas...

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Private Meghalaya Birding with Firoz Hussain
Private Meghalaya Birding with Firoz Hussain
India / Shillong Private tour 4 days | 0h

Private Meghalaya birding with Firoz Hussain, exploring Khasi and Jaintia hill habitats and northeast India forest birds by request....

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Private Eaglenest and Arunachal Birding with Firoz Hussain
Private Eaglenest and Arunachal Birding with Firoz Hussain
India / Dirang Private tour 7 days | 0h

Private birding in Arunachal Pradesh and Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary with Firoz Hussain, focused on eastern Himalayan forest birds and regi...

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Mishmi Hills Short Birding Tour
Mishmi Hills Short Birding Tour
India / Dibrugarh Private tour 6 days | 0h

Short birding tours in Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh. A Great opportunity to watch more species of birds in less number of days....

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Mandala-Sela Pass Short Birding Tours
Mandala-Sela Pass Short Birding Tours
India / Guwahati Private tour 5 days | 0h

Guwahati - Mandala – Sela Pass - Mandala Top...

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Eaglenest Arunachal Birding Tour
Eaglenest Arunachal Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 14 days | 0h

Delhi – Guwahati – Nameri National Park - Lama Camp – Bompu Camp - Sessni Camp - Khellong - Eaglenest Pass - Dirang – Sangti Valley ...

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Eaglenest & Meghalaya Birding Tour
Eaglenest & Meghalaya Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 17 days | 0h

Delhi – Guwahati – Nameri National Park - Lama Camp – Bompu Camp - Sessni Camp - Khellong - Eaglenest Pass - Dirang – Sangti Valley ...

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Assam & Mishmi Hills Birding Tour
Assam & Mishmi Hills Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 13 days | 0h

Delhi – Dibrugarh – Mishmi Hills - Mayodia Pass - Roing - Tinsukia - Maguri Beel - Digboi - Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary - Jeypore F...

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North East India Birding Tour
North East India Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 15 days | 0h

Delhi – Dibrugarh – Mishmi Hills - Mayodia Pass - Roing - Maguri Beel – Tinsukia – Digboi - Patkai & Jeypore - Kohima - Chizami – ...

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