Red Headed Trogon

The Red-Headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is widespread locally in Bangladesh, frequent in Bhutan, and quite common in northeastern India. It thrives in dense broadleaved woods, tropical and subtropical regions, and upland forests in the foothills of the Himalayas. The red-headed trogon feeds primarily on insects and their larvae, including green orthopterans, stick-insects, cicadas, millipedes, flies, beetles, centipedes, woodlice, and moths. It also feeds on leaves and fruits.

Throughout its range, the species' appearance varies, but it always adheres to the same basic color pattern: males have dark red heads and bellies, brown backs, and barred black-and-white wings. The Female has a brown head and a belly that is more faded-red. Both sexes have a tail pattern that is graded, sharply contrasted, and black and white when viewed from underneath.