Harpactes erythrocephalus
Red-Headed Trogon
BirdBest Season: Feb–Nov
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About this species
The Red-Headed Trogon is a stunning bird of Northeast India's hill forests — males with a brilliant crimson head and breast, females with a pink-orange head. It perches motionless in dark forest interior. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh is the top location in India. Find Red-Headed Trogons in Arunachal Pradesh's hill forests. Brilliant Northeast India forest bird — expert birding guide and tours.
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When and Where to Photograph Red-Headed Trogon
The Red-Headed Trogon is a stunning bird of Northeast India's hill forests — males with a brilliant crimson head and breast, females with a pink-orange head. It perches motionless in dark forest interior. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh is the top location in India. Find Red-Headed Trogons in Arunachal Pradesh's hill forests. Brilliant Northeast India forest bird — expert birding guide and tours.
Plan field days around Feb–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Namdapha National Park.