About the Eared Quetzal
The eared quetzal, also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It is native to streamside pine-oak forests and canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico from northern Sonora and Chihuahua south to western Michoacán. The species has occurred on rare occasions in southeastern Arizona, where it has been recorded nesting.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Euptilotis neoxenus |
| Species Codes | earque, EAQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eared Quetzal belong to?
The Eared Quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Eared Quetzal?
The eared quetzal, also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It is native to streamside pine-oak forests and canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico from northern Sonora and Chihuahua south to western Michoacán. The species has occurred on rare o...
Where can I report a Eared Quetzal sighting?
You can log sightings of Eared Quetzal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code earque, or on iNaturalist.
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