About the Crested Quetzal
The crested quetzal is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae native to South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogons (Trogonidae) |
| Species | Pharomachrus antisianus |
| Species Codes | creque1, CRQU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Quetzal belong to?
The Crested Quetzal (Pharomachrus antisianus) belongs to the Trogons family (Trogonidae), in the order Trogoniformes.
How can I identify the Crested Quetzal?
The crested quetzal is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae native to South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Crested Quetzal sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Quetzal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code creque1, or on iNaturalist.
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