About the Whitehead's Trogon
The Whitehead's Trogon (Harpactes whiteheadi) is a species of bird in the Trogons family (Trogonidae), within the order Trogoniformes. This family contains 47 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code whitro1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Harpactes whiteheadi |
| Species Codes | whitro1, WHTR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whitehead's Trogon belong to?
The Whitehead's Trogon (Harpactes whiteheadi) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Whitehead's Trogon?
The Whitehead's Trogon is a member of the Trogons family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Whitehead's Trogon sighting?
You can log sightings of Whitehead's Trogon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whitro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Trogons 47 species
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Quick Stats
Trogoniformes
Order
47
Species in Family
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