- Quetzal - Wikipedia
The quetzal plays a central role in Mesoamerican mythology and is associated with the Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl The word quetzal was originally used for just the resplendent quetzal, the long-tailed quetzal of Guatemala, (more specifically the area of Northern Guatemala known as the Petén) which is the national bird and the name of the
- 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
- Quetzal | Rainforest, Colorful Plumage, Endangered | Britannica
Quetzal, (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
- 10 Fascinating Facts About Quetzals - A-Z Animals
Discover 10 amazing facts about the colorful Quetzal It’s possible that, even with their distinctive plumage, they’d blend in with their original forest environment and be difficult to notice
- Resplendent Quetzal - American Bird Conservancy
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 long, flowing train
- Amazing Facts about Quetzals - OneKindPlanet
The quetzal is a bird that many consider among the world's most beautiful Vibrantly coloured, they live in the mountainous, tropical forests of Central America where they eat fruit, insects, lizards, and other small creatures
- Quetzal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
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 They are most well-known for the extremely striking colors in their plumage, and the very long tail feathers of the males
- Quetzal Bird Facts - Pharomachrus, Euptilotis - A-Z Animals
The Quetzal is a medium-sized bird that is found inhabiting the moist, tropical rainforests of Central America from southern Mexico right down to Panama
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