Eared quetzal
Euptilotis neoxenus
The eared quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae.
About the Eared quetzal
The eared quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It is native to streamside pine-oak forests and canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico from northern Sonora and Chihuahua south to western Michoacán. The species has occurred on rare occasions in southeastern Arizona, where it has been recorded nesting.
Fun Facts About Eared quetzal
- The species has occurred on rare occasions in southeastern Arizona, where it has been recorded nesting.
- It is native to streamside pine-oak forests and canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico from northern Sonora and Chihuahua south to western Michoacán.
Conservation Status
The Eared quetzal is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Trogoniformes |
| Family | trogon |
| Genus | Euptilotis |
| Species | Euptilotis neoxenus |
Range & Habitat
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