Near Threatened
Quetzal
Pharomachrus mocinno
A brilliantly colored cloud-forest bird with long flowing tail feathers.
Category
Bird
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
10–20 years
Size
Body length 36–40 cm; much longer including tail in males
Scientific Name
Pharomachrus mocinno
About Quetzal
A brilliantly colored cloud-forest bird with long flowing tail feathers.
It belongs to the Bird group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–20 years, a size of Body length 36–40 cm; much longer including tail in males, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
The resplendent quetzal is a cultural symbol in parts of Central America.
Where Quetzal Lives
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Monteverde Cloud Forest
, Costa Rica
Biotopo del Quetzal
, Guatemala