Pavonine Quetzal
NamePavonine Quetzal
Common NamePavonine Quetzal
Scientific NamePharomachrus pavoninus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)33.5
Weight (g)165
Plumage DetailsMales display iridescent green on the head, back, and upper breast, contrasting with a brilliant red lower breast and belly. Their wings and tail are darker, with white barring on the undertail coverts, and they possess a distinctive red bill. Females are similar but duller, with a greyish-brown head and breast.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of soft, mournful, hooting or cooing notes, often rendered as a repetitive 'whee-oo, whee-oo' or 'coo-coo-coo' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Amazon basin of South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green upperparts, Bright red belly, Red bill (male), Lack of long tail streamers (compared to other quetzals), Upright perching posture
Description
This strikingly colored quetzal is characterized by its iridescent green upperparts and a vibrant red belly. It typically perches quietly in the mid-canopy of humid tropical forests, feeding primarily on fruits and some insects.
