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Crested Quetzal
Pharomachrus antisianus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
37.8 cm
Weight
160.75 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 37.8 cm | 14.9 in |
| Weight | 160.75 g | 5.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Pharomachrus |
| Species | Pharomachrus antisianus |
Distribution
Crested Quetzal has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crested Quetzal endangered?
The Crested Quetzal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crested Quetzal nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Crested Quetzal?
The Crested Quetzal has a wingspan of 37.8 cm, weight of 160.75 g.
What order and family does the Crested Quetzal belong to?
The Crested Quetzal (Pharomachrus antisianus) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trogonidae family
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Trogon rufus
Least Concern
Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
Not Evaluated
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Trogon chrysochloros
Not Evaluated
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Near Threatened
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale
Least Concern
Bar-tailed Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum
Least Concern
Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
Least Concern
Black-tailed Trogon
Trogon melanurus
Least Concern