Golden-headed quetzal
Pharomachrus auriceps
The golden-headed quetzal or corequenque (Pharomachrus auriceps) is a strikingly coloured bird in the genus Pharomachrus.
About the Golden-headed quetzal
The golden-headed quetzal or corequenque (Pharomachrus auriceps) is a strikingly coloured bird in the genus Pharomachrus. It is found in moist mid-elevation forests from eastern Panama to northern Bolivia. The golden-headed quetzal is known for its iridescent green colour, which it shares with other quetzals, and its distinctive golden head. The female of the species is less brightly coloured, displaying more brown tones than the male. The golden-headed quetzal's diet consists mainly of fruit, and occasionally insects. It is generally a solitary and quiet bird unless it is breeding season, when the male and female become a monogamous pair and create a cavity nest in an old tree. During breeding season both sexes share brooding and feeding duties for 25–30 days until the chick is ready to f
Fun Facts About Golden-headed quetzal
- It is generally a solitary and quiet bird unless it is breeding season, when the male and female become a monogamous pair and create a cavity nest in an old tree.
- During breeding season both sexes share brooding and feeding duties for 25–30 days until the chick is ready to fledge.
- The golden-headed quetzal's diet consists mainly of fruit, and occasionally insects.
- The golden-headed quetzal or corequenque (Pharomachrus auriceps) is a strikingly coloured bird in the genus Pharomachrus.
- The golden-headed quetzal is known for its iridescent green colour, which it shares with other quetzals, and its distinctive golden head.
Conservation Status
The Golden-headed 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 | Pharomachrus |
| Species | Pharomachrus auriceps |
Range & Habitat
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