Resplendent Quetzal
OrderTrogoniformes
FamilyTrogonidae
HabitatCloud Forest
RangeCentral America
Length40 cm
Wingspan60 cm
Weight200 g
DietOmnivore
About the Resplendent Quetzal
One of the most beautiful birds. Aztecs used tail feathers as currency. Killing one was a capital crime. Cannot be kept in captivity. Currency of Guatemala.