Resplendent Quetzal

Overview

Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a species of Trogons (Trogonidae) in the order Trogons. One of the world's most beautiful birds, with iridescent green body, crimson breast and extremely long tail coverts in males; sacred to the Maya and Aztecs; lives in cloud forests, feeding on wild avocados; a national symbol of Guatemala.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pharomachrus; binomial: Pharomachrus mocinno; authority: de la Llave, 1832. Typical size: 35-40cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.