Quetzal - Wikipedia
WEBQuetzals have iridescent green or golden-green wing coverts, back, chest and head, with a red belly. Their wings are suited to camouflage under rainy conditions, because their feathers blend well with wet and shiny green area. [5] They are strongly sexually dimorphic, and parts of the females' plumage are brown or grey.
Quetzal | Rainforest, Colorful Plumage, Endangered | Britannica
WEBQuetzal, (genus Pharomachrus), any of five species of colourful birds belonging to the genus Pharomachrus of the trogon family (Trogonidae). All five species—the white-tipped quetzal (P. fulgidus), the crested quetzal (P. antisianus), the golden-headed quetzal (P. auriceps), the resplendent quetzal.
Resplendent Quetzal - American Bird Conservancy
WEBAbout. The Resplendent Quetzal is an unforgettable sight, with shimmering plumage of metallic blues, greens, and reds. Males also have a crest of bristly golden-green feathers and during breeding season, grow elongated uppertail feathers that form a …
Resplendent Quetzal | National Geographic
WEBThe resplendent quetzal is an aptly named bird that many consider among the world's most beautiful. These vibrantly colored animals live in the mountainous, tropical forests of Central America...
Resplendent quetzal - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Amazing Facts about Quetzals | OneKindPlanet Animal Education …
WEBThe quetzal is a bird that many consider among the world’s most beautiful. During mating season, male quetzals grow twin tail feathers that form an amazing train up to one metre long. Females do not have long trains, but they do share the brilliant blue, green, and red coloring of their mates.
Quetzal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBQuetzal. By. Animals Network Team. Quetzals are considered by many people to be the most beautiful bird in the world. They are medium-sized birds that live in the mountainous, tropical forests of Central America. There are six species of quetzal.
Resplendent Quetzal - eBird
WEBLarge, spectacular trogon of humid evergreen and pine-evergreen forest in the mountains of southern Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird (and lends its name to the currency) of Guatemala. Usually rather shy, but can be …
Quetzal Bird Facts | Pharomachrus, Euptilotis - A-Z Animals
WEBMar 13, 2023 · The Quetzal bird is found throughout the mountainous rainforests of Central America where they tend to prefer high mountain ranges at altitudes of between 4,000 and 10,000 feet. The Quetzal inhabits moist, tropical forests in areas that are cooler, contain dense vegetation, and that is incredibly moist.
Resplendent Quetzal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
WEB180-210. g oz. Length. 36-40. cm inch. 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.
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