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Sumatran Trogon

Scientific name: Apalharpactes mackloti
Order: Trogoniformes
Family: Trogonidae

Also called: Blue-tailed Trogon, Macklot's Trogon, Reinwardt's Trogon

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The Javan Trogon is endemic to the west of Java in Indonesia. They live in Montane evergreen forests, and their diet consists of insects, including beetles, cicadas, caterpillars, grasshoppers, as well as fruit, including figs.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/100s f/4.0 at 70mm iso400 with Flash full exif

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Doug J21-Mar-2008 00:30
Thanks for the correction!
Guest 20-Mar-2008 20:56
This is a Blue-tailed Trogon,, Not Orange-breasted.. Cheers