About the Resplendent Quetzal
The resplendent quetzal 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. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. Like other quetzals, the resplendent is mostly omnivorous; its diet mainly consists of fruits of plants in the laurel family, Lauraceae, but it occasionally also preys on insects, lizards, frogs and snails.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Pharomachrus mocinno |
| Species Codes | resque1, REQU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Resplendent Quetzal belong to?
The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Resplendent Quetzal?
The Resplendent Quetzal is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Resplendent Quetzal?
The resplendent quetzal 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. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. Like other quetzals, the resplend...
Where can I report a Resplendent Quetzal sighting?
You can log sightings of Resplendent Quetzal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code resque1, or on iNaturalist.
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