Pharomachrus auriceps
Least ConcernAves · Trogoniformes · Trogonidae
The golden-headed quetzal or corequenque is a strikingly coloured bird in the genus Pharomachrus. It is found in moist mid-elevation forests from eastern Panama to northern Bolivia.
Fun Fact
It is also believed that it is exclusively the female quetzal that broods at night.
Habitat
Found in moist mid-elevation forests from eastern Panama to northern Bolivia.
Diet
Diet consists mainly of fruit, though it has also been known to eat insects.
Lifespan
To be updated