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Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

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9.74892, -83.7534

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Description:

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

Habitat:

Highlands

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Comments (10)
shebebusynow
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
Such a beautiful bird! I had no idea they nest in holes in trees
LauraMaria
I love these birds!! Absolutely wonderful photos, so very jealous of your spotting :)
raulalsc
A beautifull legendary bird !!
Carolina
It is really really beautiful.
CynthiaMHori
you are so very lucky to have seen this bird!! Wow
Jonathan Sequeira
wonderful pic.... I have seen then at that same area In Savegre Lodge....
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PublishedApril 19, 2011

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