WHITEHEAD'S TROGON, Borneo

The search for this uncommon endemic montane resident was pretty challenging. When it was finally spotted, it was perched quietly deep inside the forest.
Fortunately, I managed to meet this species twice. I treasured every fleeting glimpse of this shy & skittish bird. Perhaps wearing such outstandingly colourful plumage made it self-conscious among its drab forest habitat!
Featured here is the male Whitehead's Trogon, with its grey breast & deep scarlet crown & underparts. The second individual was possibly a sub-adult male, with its blotchy scarlet underparts.
Whitehead's Trogon is confined to primary mountain forests above 900m.
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[@ireneblchua]

Awesome! Its color is so unique 😍. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@kidowmer]

Yes, an exceptional beauty indeed!
Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@spiralblueandromeda1384]

How so very beautiful birdie! How so very cute! So wonderful shots! Thank you so very much my dear friend for sharing these so very enchanting scenes with us in your most unique and special way!

[@kidowmer]

Thank you for watching this very colourful bird. Appreciate your warm presence always, dearest Kat ❤️❤️❤️