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Golden- headed Quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

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Houston Zoo

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Golden-headed quetzal

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Resplendant Quetzel

Pharomachrus mocinno
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Comments (3)
XXD17
This isn't a resplendent...it's a golden-headed quetzal...
Rahul Upadhyay
this is just awesome..not many are fortunate enough to spot this..:) the place seems to be residential. i didn't know they can be spotted outside dense jungles..:)

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PublishedJuly 31, 2014

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