Details for Resplendent Quetzal

• Resplendent Quetzal

  The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a strikingly beautiful bird native to the cloud forests of Central America, from southern Mexico to western Panama. It is renowned for its iridescent green and red plumage, and the male's extraordinarily long, flowing tail feathers, which can extend up to a meter. Quetzals are primarily frugivores, especially favoring wild avocados, and play a key role in seed dispersal. They are solitary and shy birds, often difficult to spot despite their vibrant colors. The Resplendent Quetzal is considered near threatened due to habitat loss.

  

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