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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Aves |
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| Order | : | Trogoniformes |
| Family | : | Trogonidae |
| Genus | : | Pharomachrus, Euptilotis |
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| Scientific Name | : | Pharomachrus, Euptilotis |
| Common Name | : | Quetzal |
| Other Name(s) | : | Trogon |
| Group | : | Bird |
| Number Of Species | : | 6 |
| Location | : | Central America |
| Habitat | : | High and moist cloud forests |
| Colour | : | Green, Blue, Red, White, Bronze, Grey, Brown |
| Skin Type | : | Feathers |
| Size (H) | : | 35cm - 40.5cm (14in - 16in) |
| Weight | : | 200g - 225g (7oz - 8oz) |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Prey | : | Fruits, Berries, Insects |
| Predators | : | Squirrels, Owls, Hawks |
| Lifestyle | : | Crepuscular |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 20 - 25 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 5 - 6 years |
| Incubation Period | : | 18 days |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 2 |
| Name Of Young | : | Chick |
| Age Of Fledging | : | 4 weeks |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 50000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss and capture |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Soft and deep but loud calls |
| Fun Fact | : | The tail feathers of the male can be 1m long! |