Resplendent quetzal - Wikipedia The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) 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
Resplendent Quetzal - Facts, Size, Habitat, Diet, and Pictures Quetzals are mainly seen in the cloud forest regions Cloud forests refer to as tropical or subtropical forests that are located in higher altitudes Forested areas covered with vast amount of cloud are the ideal location for the quetzals, which inhabit the canopy and edges
Resplendent Quetzal - World Land Trust The Resplendent Quetzal mainly populates the canopies of high elevation (900–3,200 m) rainforests, where its feathers camouflage with the leaves of trees Preferring moist, cool environments abundant with fruiting trees, it can be found from southern Mexico to western Panama
Resplendent Quetzal - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on . . . - Animalia Resplendent quetzals are found from Chiapas, Mexico to western Panama They inhabit moist rainforests, and montane cloud forests but can also be found in vegetated ravines, and open areas with scattered trees and pastures
Its iridescent green head and wings, spiky crest, blood-red breast . . . I’d staggered out of bed at dawn and hauled my camera gear up the side of a volcano for one reason only: to try to photograph the elusive resplendent quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala and one of six species of quetzal that live in the cloud forests of Central America
Quetzal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts These birds typically reside at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 7,000 feet (1,200 to 2,100 meters) above sea level The specific microclimates and abundant food sources found in these unique ecosystems are crucial for the Quetzal’s survival