Behaviour Red-naped trogon

1 behaviour

1.1 diet , feeding
1.2 call
1.3 breeding

behaviour

red-naped trogons inactive outside of regular feeding patterns. because of this, birdwatchers , biologists have noted “apart general beauty, notorious lack of other engaging qualities”. lack of activity has been considered defence against predation. other trogonidae species, red-naped trogons have been reported shift along branches keep dull coloured backs turned towards observers, while heads, can rotate @ 180 degrees owls, turned keep watch on potential predators. preyed upon hawks , predatory mammals.

diet , feeding

the red-naped trogon insectivorous, feasting on arthropods preference stick insects , spiders. regime embellished small lizards, fruits , seeds. word “trogon” greek “to gnaw or eat” , refers structure , function of beaks. cutting edges of maxilla , mandible serrated aids in securing live prey , fruit. these serrations, along decurved tip of bill, useful in cutting food items smaller pieces. prey obtained on wing, commonly used foraging technique known sally-glean flight. red-naped trogon flies observation perch target on perch or in foliage. once in position, red-naped trogon hovers on target before snatching prey , returning original perch consume prey.

call

the red-naped trogon s song voice slow, sad-sounding 5 8 note “pau pau pau pau pau.” each short note down slurred (1.5-1.2 khz) , delivered @ rate of c.1 note/s. in addition territorial , breeding calls given males , females during breeding seasons, red-naped trogons have been recorded having aggression , alarm calls.

breeding

the red-naped trogon territorial , monogamous species. males repel other members of same species, , other nesting species, around nesting sites ensure safety of nest. males attract females singing. flocks of 3-12 individuals have been observed prior to, , during breeding season, calling , chasing each other, however, function of these flocks unknown.

little known nesting habits of red-naped trogon, assumed cavity nesters. recorded account of red-naped trogon nest of brood found in july 1976 in peninsular malaysia. nest dug in cavity of rotten stump few meters off ground. produce clutch size of between 1 , 3 eggs. incubation period lasts between 16–19 days. upon hatching, chicks altricial, blind , naked, however, acquire feathers rapidly. nesting period takes between 16–23 days fledge.