2. Quetzal
The quetzals (Pharomachrus) belong to
the family of trogons (Trogonidae).
Has a vertical crest of feathers on the
head, a black tail with white outer feathers,
very long green feathers coverage of more
than 70 cm.
His body is green metallic gold, black
wings with metallic green and deep red
abdomen
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4. Characteristics
They have a varied diet, including
many fruits insects and frogs. Its
habitat is the mountainous jungle in
wet spaces. Usually lay two eggs
(pale blue) per clutch in a hole in a
tree.
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6. History
This bird has a role in pre-Hispanic
and modern mythology of the region.
The chief priests and elders kings
wore headdresses of quetzal
feathers. In the Nahuatl word quetzal
means precious or beautiful, in voices
other Mesoamerican meaning sacred
or erected
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8. Dangers
In Mexico the species is listed under the
category of endangered.
Quetzal populations in most of its
geographical distribution, are declining due
to loss and fragmentation of mountain
forests and illegal trafficking. The drastic
reduction in reproductive habitat is the
greatest threat to the long-term persistence
of the species, and this is more evident in
those areas without conservation tools and
