Resplendent quetzal

Resplendent quetzal
	A male
	Female at nest hole
Conservation status
	; Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Trogoniformes
Family:	Trogonidae
Genus:	Pharomachrus
Species:	P. mocinno
Binomial name
	Pharomachrus mocinno; La Llave, 1832
Subspecies
	P. m. costaricensis; P. m. mocinno
	Range of P. mocinno

The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a bird from Central America. It is well known for its colorful plumage.

It plays an important role in Mesoamerican mythology. The resplendent quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. It is represented on the country's flag and coat of arms. It is also the name of its local currency.

References

↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Pharomachrus mocinno". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

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[IUCN-1] BirdLife International (2012). "Pharomachrus mocinno". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

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