Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Trogonidae family of birds has a superb member which is well-known for its exquisite colors. They are also distinctive for the green tail which can be of one meter in length. They are the fantastic quetzals.


Pavonine Quetzal

Most of the species of the striking quetzals are identified in the humid regions of Latin and Northern America. The ancient Central American tribes had a spiritual association with this magnificent bird and they symbolized it with the snake god “Quetzalcoatl”.


Resplendent Quetzal

Quetzal actually signifies “large and gorgeous tail feather” and a single of its lengthy tailed specie is also the national animal of Guatemala. The quetzals live in the tree holes and their diet regime consists of insects, larvae, some modest amphibians, berries, and avocados.


Golden headed Quetzal

Throughout the incubation in the breading season the pair participate each collectively 1 by 1.  Some of the famous species of quetzals contain Crested Quetzal ( Pharomachrus antisianus ), Golden-headed Quetzal ( Pharomachrus auriceps) , White-tipped Quetzal ( Pharomachrus fulgidus ) , Resplendent Quetzal ( Pharomachrus mocinno ) and Pavonine Quetzal ( Pharomachrus pavoninus ).


White tipped Quetzal

Even though quetzals possess spectacular plumage however they have a threat from the predators like hawks, eagles and owls. In a lot of Central American nations quetzals have been featured on stamps and inventive arts.


Crested Quetzal

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