Quetzal Facts: BEAUTIFUL BIRDS | Animal Fact Files

A quetzal is considered some of the most beautiful birds alive today. The quetzal's iridescent green feathers and bright red bellies set them apart from other trogon species. Learn more quetzal facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Genus - Pharomachrus
Range: Mexico to Brazil or Bolivia depending on the species
Habitat: humid mountain forests, like cloud forests
Size: average 15 inches in body length, but tail can more than double this in males
Diet: fruits are preferred, but also eat insects, lizards, and frogs
Threats: squirrels, toucans, hawks, etc.
Lifespan: unknown in wild, have lived more than 20 years in captivity

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Quetzal SPECIES 0:00
Quetzal HABITAT 0:40
Quetzal APPEARANCE 1:36
Quetzal CALL 2:17
Quetzal LIFE CYCLE 2:40
Quetzal DIET 3:19
Thanks / Outro 4:02
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Raymond Barlow -    • Quetzal - The Pure Colour and Beauty ...  
Garima Bhatia -    • Golden-headed Quetzal  

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