Crested Quetzal

The Crested Quetzal is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Crested Quetzal (Pharomachrus antisianus) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Pharomachrus antisianus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 28 July 2007. More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Crested Quetzal is classed as Ungraded: species which are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Crested Quetzal (4) Macquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador Macquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador11/02/2008 Macquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador 11/02/2008 Manu Road, Peru Manu Road, Peru04/12/2008 Manu Road, Peru 04/12/2008 Samaipata, Bolivia Samaipata, Bolivia21/09/2008 Samaipata, Bolivia 21/09/2008 Undisclosed, More

Order : Trogoniformes
Family : Trogonidae
Genus : Pharomachrus
Species : antisianus
Authority : (d'Orbigny, 1837)