RQ
South America
Resplendent Quetzal
Pharomachrus mocinno
About this species
Bird-watchers in South America often spot the Resplendent Quetzal in tropical settings. This Trogonidae species is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
The Resplendent Quetzal is part of the order Trogoniformes and the Trogonidae family. Its preferred habitat is tropical, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Trogonidae family and Trogoniformes order.