TROGON 3/6 - Red-headed Trogon

 Red-headed Trogon

I was really stunt when this guy pop up and pose at a close distance of 20 ft .........as you can see my shot is missing the tail. It was hyper active trying to impress the female which also showup down the ravine at the last two bend after the gate to the pumphouse.

Usually this trogon is not easily called out unlike the others Most of the time you can hear them calling but cannot see them as they remain still deep inside whilst they observe you from afar.

I have the place to myself as there was landslide again and the morning walkers were not venturing further in. Time to hit the road fellow birders........

For the past month have been regularly up to the old pumphouse road....... trying to catch the elusive Red headed This will be my fifth specie in the Trogon family of 6. The Red headed and the Orange breasted are found in lower montane forest whilst the others are residents of lowland forest

Picture below is the female. Hope to get a frontal picture soon................

The final Cinnamon-rumped Trogon will be more a challenge.......Panti forest down south is a long way from KL

Lastest picture from Ole Pumphouse trail which is now closed to the public