Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) #trogon #westernghats #sindhudurg

Ajouté : 2026-05-17

The Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a striking bird species endemic to the Western Ghats of India, characterized by its heterodactyl feet (two toes forward and two backward) and its unique hunting behavior of remaining motionless for extended periods in the forest canopy to ambush insects, making it a shy and rarely observed 'silent hunter' despite its beautiful plumage.