Near threatened

Quetzal

Pharomachrus, Euptilotis

Quetzal

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“Quetzal is also commonly known as the Guatemalan Quetzal and is not only the nation’s national symbol, but the currency used in Guatemala is actually known as the “quetzal”. The tail feathers of the male can be 1m long!

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Aves

ORDER

Trogoniformes

FAMILY

Trogonidae

GENUS

Euptilotis

Location

Central America

Bird

Omnivore

Habitat

Forest, Artificial/Terrestrial

Food

Fruits, Berries, Insects

Threat

Invasive Species Introduction
Disease

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