Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Mar. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The resplendent quetzal faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation for agriculture and logging. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, community-based conservation efforts and protected areas are crucial for its survival. Responsible ecotourism, by providing economic incentives for habitat preservation and raising awareness, plays a vital role in safeguarding the quetzal's future.
The resplendent quetzal is a small bird found in Central America and southern Mexico that lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests. They are part of the family Trogonidae and have two recognized subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis. Like other quetzals, the resplendent is mostly omnivorous; its diet mainly consists of fruits of plants in the laurel family, Lauraceae, but it occasionally also preys on insects, lizards, frogs and snails.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Resplendent Quetzal. Sightings recorded in 45 safari areas total.
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