DescriptionThe 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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Organizing and summarizing search results for youThe Resplendent Quetzal is a bird species with males and females similar in size (36-40 cm). The male has a more green body showing iridescence from green-gold to blue-violet and a red breast. Their green upper tail coverts hide his tail and in breeding males is particularly longer than the body. The primary wing coverts are also unusually long and give a fringed appearance. During mating season, male Resplendent Quetzals grow elongated upper tail coverts, forming a train of feathers up to three feet long. The male has a helmet-like crest and a yellow bill in mature males.5 Sources
Resplendent Quetzal - American Bird Conservancy
Learn about the Resplendent Quetzal, a colorful and sacred trogon with a long, flowing train of feathers. Find out its songs, sounds, breeding, feeding, region, …
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Resplendent Quetzal - eBird
See stunning images of the male and female Resplendent Quetzal, a large and spectacular trogon of humid evergreen and pine-evergreen forest in the mountains of southern Mexico and Central America. Learn about its …
Resplendent Quetzal - Facts, Size, Habitat, Diet, and Pictures
Physical Description. Male resplendents are much more colorful than the females. Length: This bird stretches to a length of 35-40cm. Weight: Female Quetzal weighs about 200g and male …
The Resplendent Quetzal: Stunning and Iconic …
Dec 17, 2024 · Learn about the stunning and iconic male resplendent quetzal, a bird of extraordinary beauty and cultural significance in Central America. Discover its unique appearance, habitat, diet, breeding behavior, threats, and …
Resplendent Quetzal | National Geographic
Learn about the resplendent quetzal, a stunning bird with a long tail train that is sacred to ancient cultures. Find out how it lives, mates, and faces threats in Central America.
Resplendent Quetzal – For The Birds
The male quetzal boasts a vibrant emerald green plumage, with a contrasting red chest that adds to its allure. Its long, elegant tail feathers can reach up to three feet in length, creating a …
National Bird of Guatemala: The Resplendent Quetzal
Sep 25, 2023 · Learn about the Resplendent Quetzal, a spectacular bird with brilliant green plumage, long tail feathers, and cultural significance in Central America. Find out how to see it in the wild and why it is endangered by habitat …
Discovering the Rare Beauty of the Resplendent …
One look at the male Resplendent Quetzal takes your breath away. His head, back, wings and chest gleam with an iridescent emerald green that seems to glow. His belly is a vibrant crimson red, providing a striking contrast.
The Resplendent Quetzal: The Most Beautiful Bird in …
The male quetzal has brightly colored tail feathers, which can be up to three feet long. The head, neck, chest, back, and wings of the males are a metallic or iridescent green. The breast and belly are bright crimson. The male also has a …
Resplendent Quetzal Facts - Photos - Earth's Endangered …
The resplendent quetzal is found in the forests of Central America from southern Mexico to western Panama. Adults grow to be 14 inches long and weigh about 7 ounces. The most …
Resplendent Quetzal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
Learn about the Resplendent quetzal, a small tropical bird with a colorful and complex plumage that differs between sexes. See photos, videos, and distribution maps of this national animal of …
Bird of Guatemala: Unveiling the Resplendent Quetzal’s Glory
Learn about the Resplendent Quetzal, a stunning bird with vibrant green and red feathers, long tail, and cultural significance. Discover its appearance, behavior, habitat, and conservation …
Resplendent Quetzals (Pharomachrus mocinno) - The Firefly Forest
Jun 3, 2007 · Male Resplendent Quetzals are a glittering iridescent green above and have a distinctive, fan-shaped head crest, a yellow bill, a row of elongated green wing coverts, black …
Resplendent Quetzal - Rainforest Animals
On the Resplendent Quetzal's head is a small crest of spiked yellow and green feathers. The eyes are black, and the beaks of males are yellow, while the beaks of females are black. …
Resplendent Quetzal | Pharomachrus mocinno | Species Guide
The resplendent quetzal, a member of the trogon family, is a bird of arresting beauty and vibrant colors. The male is particularly striking with iridescent green plumage, a vivid red breast and …
Resplendent Quetzal | The Animal Facts | Appearance, Diet, …
Learn about the resplendent quetzal, one of the world's most spectacular birds with iridescent green and red plumage. Find out about their appearance, diet, behavior, reproduction, …
Pharomachrus mocinno (resplendent quetzal) - ADW
ColÂoration: The most exÂtravÂaÂgant feaÂture of the male quetÂzal is its iriÂdesÂcent tail plumes, which can add up to 3 ft. to the birds length. The head, neck, chest, back and wings of the males are a metalÂlic green, while the breast and belly are bright crimÂson.
Resplendent Quetzals – Where and When In Costa Rica
Male Quetzal in the National Park named for him. The circular image was created by a technique called digiscoping which combines a limited zoom camera or phone camera with binocular or a spotting scope.
Resplendent Quetzals (Pharomachrus mocinno) - Earth Life
Jul 13, 2023 · At the onset of the breeding season, the male grows what many deem to be the most distinctive and flashy feature of this species – the greatly elongated, glossy bluish-green …
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