Trogons

Golden-headed Quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

The Golden-headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps) is an 180 g forest bird that eats mostly fruit. It stays put all year.

Family

Trogons

Order

Trogoniformes

Weight

180 g

Habitat

Forest

Diet

Fruit and nectar

Migration

Resident

Countries recorded

5

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