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Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

Description:

14'' (36cm) plas up to 25'' (64cm) for male's streamers, 210 g

Habitat:

Highlands

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10 Comments

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

How cool!

shebebusynow
shebebusynow 12 years ago

I clearly remember trying to color a picture of this bird when I was 7 years old and not having a clue what color they were. Thanks for filling it in! What a beauty!

Chris Carille
Chris Carille 12 years ago

Such a beautiful bird! I had no idea they nest in holes in trees

LauraMaria
LauraMaria 12 years ago

I love these birds!! Absolutely wonderful photos, so very jealous of your spotting :)

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

Beauty!

raulalsc
raulalsc 12 years ago

A beautifull legendary bird !!

CataAna
CataAna 13 years ago

Amazing bird!

Carolina
Carolina 13 years ago

It is really really beautiful.

CynthiaMHori
CynthiaMHori 13 years ago

you are so very lucky to have seen this bird!! Wow

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 13 years ago

wonderful pic.... I have seen then at that same area In Savegre Lodge....

Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Apr 19, 2010
Submitted on Apr 19, 2011

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