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. …
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.
Resplendent Quetzal - eBird
Large, 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 found feeding quietly at fruiting trees.
Resplendent Quetzal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
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.
Resplendent Quetzal - National Geographic
The 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...
Quetzal - Wikipedia
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 currency of Guatemala.
The Resplendent Quetzal: The Most Beautiful Bird in the World
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 Central America.
Resplendent Quetzal - Rainforest Animals
The Resplendent Quetzal is roughly 14 - 16 inches in length. Its long train of tail feathers adds an additional 24 - 25 inches. The Quetzal is a beautiful bird characterized by the aquamarine feathers on its head and body.
Resplendent Quetzal: Mexico’s Sacred Bird - BirdNote
Found in Southern Mexico and Central America, Resplendent Quetzals have a striking blue tail up to three times the length of their bodies. That's probably why the Aztecs considered this bird a representation of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, one of the most worshiped gods across ancient Mesoamerica.
Bird of Guatemala: Unveiling the Resplendent Quetzal's Glory
Awe-inspiring across cultures and eras, the Resplendent Quetzal, the bird of Guatemala, shines with unparalleled beauty. This avian gem, glowing with a vivid green sheen and lengthy upper tail feathers, captures the fascination of ancient societies, ornithologists, hunters, …