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  2. Resplendent quetzal - Wikipedia

    • The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a small bird found in Central America and southern Mexico that lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests. They are part of the family Trogonidae and have two recognized subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. Like other quetzals, the resplendent is mostly omnivorous; i… See more

    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassAves
    Taxonomy

    The resplendent quetzal was first described by Mexican naturalist Pablo de La Llave in 1832. It is one of five species of the genus Pharomachrus, commonly known as quetzals. Quetzal is usually specifically used to ref… See more

    Description

    The resplendent quetzal is the largest trogon. It is 36 to 40 cm (14–16 in) long; in the nominate subspecies, the tail streamers measure between 31 cm (12 in) and 100.5 cm (39.6 in), with the median being 75 cm (30 in) for … See more

     
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    The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a small bird found in Central America and southern Mexico that lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests. They are part of the family Trogonidae and have two recognized subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis.
    The Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a small tropical bird found in southern Mexico and Central America. It is a member of the Trogonidae family and is well known for its colorful and complex plumage that differs substantially between sexes.
     
  2. Resplendent Quetzal - American Bird Conservancy

    Learn about the Resplendent Quetzal, a colorful and sacred trogon bird of Mesoamerica. Find out its songs, breeding, feeding, range, and conservation …

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      The resplendent quetzal, native to Central America, is indeed splendid. The name quetzal comes from the Aztec word “quetzalli” which means precious or beautiful. It is sometimes called “The Rare Jewel Bird of the World” by people native to …

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      The resplendent quetzal is often considered one of the world's most spectacular birds. Males have a back, head, neck and wings which are colored iridescent emerald-green while the breast is bright crimson red.

    • Resplendent Quetzal: Mexico’s Sacred Bird - BirdNote

      Learn about the Resplendent Quetzal, a near threatened bird with a stunning blue tail and a link to the ancient god Quetzalcoatl. Discover how deforestation and illegal trade threaten its survival and how it contributes to forest regeneration.

    • Resplendent Quetzal - Rainforest Animals

      Learn about the Resplendent Quetzal, a beautiful and colorful bird that lives in the cloud forests of Central America. Find out its diet, habitat, size, description, reproduction and threats.

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