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Golden-headed Quetzal
Pharomachrus auriceps
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Least Concern
Wingspan
40.4 cm
Weight
188.0 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm | 15.9 in |
| Weight | 188.0 g | 6.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Pharomachrus |
| Species | Pharomachrus auriceps |
Distribution
Golden-headed Quetzal has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Golden-headed Quetzal endangered?
The Golden-headed Quetzal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Golden-headed Quetzal?
The Golden-headed Quetzal has a wingspan of 40.4 cm, weight of 188.0 g.
What order and family does the Golden-headed Quetzal belong to?
The Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps) 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