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Narina Trogon (Apaloderma narina) (1)

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Description: Apaloderma narina subsp. narina (Stephens, 1815), in Trema orientalis Afrikaans: 'n Bosloerie-mannetjie in 'n Hophoutboom, Oribikloof, KwaZulu-Natal English: A male Narina Trogon in breeding condition, perched in Pigeonwood in Oribi Gorge, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The nominate race has greener (i.e. less coppery) plumage than those northwards, with turquoise face lappets in the breeding season. This individual has partially green lappets, possibly a consequence of displaying. The bare green throat patch is also visible. Females have brown face and chest plumage, and smaller lappets. Date: 1 December 2008, 09:44. Source: Narina Trogon back 4x6 300. Author: Patty McGann.

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