Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Trogons :: Resplendent Quetzal

Resplendent Quetzal Pharomachrus mocinno

Described by: de la Llave (1832)
Alternate common name(s): Northern Quetzal, Quetzal, Magnificent Quetzal
Old scientific name(s): Pharomachrus paradiseus, Pharomachrus resplendens, Pharomachrus mocino

Photographs

Savegre Lodge, Costa Rica - Jun, 2003 © Lou Hegedus  Savegre Lodge, Costa Rica - Jun, 2003 © Lou Hegedus  Savegre Lodge, Costa Rica - Jun, 2003 © Lou Hegedus  Savegre Lodge, Costa Rica - Jun, 2003 © Lou Hegedus  Savegre Highlands, Costa Rica - Nov, 2006 © Lou Hegedus 
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Range

C. and s. Central America;
Fragmented distribution;
(1) S. Mexico (e. Oaxaca and Chiapas) and Guatemala (Alta Verapaz) to n. Nicaragua.
(2) Costa Rica to w. Panama.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

No sounds are available for this species

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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