Narina Trogon
Apaloderma narina
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Trogonidae
Narina Trogon.
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Apaloderma narina
Category
birds
Family
Trogonidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 67.7 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding narina trogon in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 70%, understorey foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 90%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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