Details for Quetzal

• Quetzal

  The term 'Quetzal' generally refers to members of the Trogonidae family, specifically the Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) in Central America, which is the most famous. As described previously, it is a strikingly beautiful bird native to the cloud forests. It is renowned for its iridescent green and red plumage and the male's extraordinarily long, flowing tail feathers. Quetzals are primarily frugivores and play a key role in seed dispersal. They are shy birds and are considered near threatened due to habitat loss.

  

  Habitat: The Quetzal lives in Mexico, Panama, Guatemala, El-salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa-rica.