Resplendent quetzal

The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocino) is a bird from Central America. It is well known for its colorful plumage.

Resplendent quetzal
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A male
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Female at nest hole
Conservation status
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Order: Trogoniformes
Family: Trogonidae
Genus: Pharomachrus
Species:
P. mocinno
Binomial name
Pharomachrus mocinno
La Llave, 1832
Subspecies

P. m. costaricensis
P. m. mocinno

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Range of P. mocinno

It plays an important role in Mesoamerican mythology. The resplendent quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. It is represented on the country's flag and coat of arms. It is also the name of its local currency.

Resplendent Quetzal Media

References

  1. "Pharomachrus mocinno". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.