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Resplendent Quetzal
Pharomachrus mocinno
9.7699, -84.0556
Field Notes
Description:
This is my first ever spotting of a quetzal although not the best. Later I will post much better close ups of quetzals made in San Gerardo de Dota.
I already want to post this spotting to call attention to people visiting the Cloud Forests of Santa Elena y Monteverde, since in both I could spot this beautiful bird. They are hard to find because the canopy is very tall and the forest very thick in these areas but with a scope and/or a good objective you can be lucky and make nice shots. I will describe the species in more detail in my future postings.
Check the video. The bird seems to be a male but young because I could not see the long green tail feathers that are characteristic of mature males.
Habitat:
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve.
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