Quetzal Resplendent (pharomachrus mocinno) male near endemic displaying – Mexico

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Quetzal Resplendent (pharomachrus mocinno) male near endemic displaying – Mexico

The Mexican Resplendent Quetzal was displaying much like an African Roller; it has longer tail streamers than the Costa Rica species. This photo was taken at over 500 metres in early morning light and mist at around 2000m so is remarkable that the camera was able to resolve it.

  • Species:Resplendent Quetzal (pharomachrus mocinno)
  • Bird Type:Male near endemic displaying in flight
  • FamilyTrogons (Trogonidae)
  • Date Taken20160406
  • Location:El Triunfo Mountain Research Station
  • Area:South of Tuxtla at 1950m altitude
  • Country:Mexico
  • Region:America Central
Photo File Ref: BCA05115ac Quetzal Resplendent (m) NE 3 El Triunfo Mountain Research Stn, Mexico Apr16 PH2_1934
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