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The Resplendent Quetzal was created in 1977.
Resplendent Quetzal was created in 1832.
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Resplendent quetzal
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There are several quetzals that make up the genus Pharomachrus of the family Trogonidae, order Trogoniformes. The resplendent quetzal is classified as Pharomachrus mocinno. It is the national bird of Guatemala.
The 6 species which are commonly known are: 1. Crested Quetzal 2. Golden-headed Quetzal 3 White-tipped Quetzal 4. Resplendent Quetzal 5.Pavonine Quetzal: 6. Eared Quetzal
The national animal of Guatemala is a green bird called the Quetzal. This is also the name of a city and of the currency. (The name is borrowed from a god of the ancient civilization that resided there.)
The Resplendent quetzal is well known for its beautiful looks and shape. Its Bluish green feathers run throughout its body. It contains a Reddish orange on its chest. Its Wings contains the color of white, gray, and black. While its beak is honey yellow.
The Guatemalan coat of arms, including a Resplendent Quetzal bird, and a parchment with the date of independence from Spain
It is a primary consumer because although it does eat some insects its diet is mostly fruits and other producers.
Quetzals are in the Trogonidae family and include several species. Most are in the genus Pharomachrus but one species is in the genus Euptilotis. A binomial name includes the genus and the species. Since a quetzal can be any of six species, a single binomial name is not possible. The binomial names for the six species (including the common name in parentheses) are Pharomachrus antisianus (Crested quetzal), Pharomachrus auriceps (Golden-headed Quetzal), Pharomachrus fuldigus(White-tipped Quetzal), Pharomachrus moccino (Resplendent Quetzal), Pharomachrus pavoninus (Pavonine Quetzal), and Euptilotis neoxenus (Eared Quetzal.)