Quetzal bird

in #bird7 years ago

Quetzal bird is one of the rare birds in the world, With beautiful colorful fur.
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This bird can be found in the jungle of central america.
This bird is named "Quetzal" derived from the nahuatl "quetzalli" which means "brightly colored tail feathers".
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This bird also has several species, including: 1. Pharomachrus mocinno ![image]()
  1. Pharomachrus antisianus
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  2. Pharomachrus golden-head (auriceps)
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  3. Pharomachrus white-tipped (fulgidus)
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  4. Pharomachrus povininus
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  5. Euptilotis neoxenus
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All of these birds are found in the tropical forests of central and southern america. This bird consumes fruits, especially avucado fruit.
These birds are often hunted by other animals such as the owl fan eagle, because the animal is a predator for quetzal birds. While small birds are often hunted by weasels and squirrels.

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