A crimson jewel hidden in the emerald heart of the Western Ghats.
Subject: Malabar Trogon (Male) (Harpactes fasciatus) 📸 Nikon Z8 with 180–600 mm
The Malabar Trogon is one of India’s most sought-after forest birds, found in the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. Males are unmistakable with their velvety black head, brilliant crimson underparts, cobalt-blue bill, and elegant long tail. Quiet and patient by nature, they often perch motionless before making swift sallies to catch insects in mid-air.