Resplendent quetzal Resplendent quetzal The resplendent quetzal () ("Pharomachrus mocinno") is a bird in the trogon family. It is found from Chiapas, Mexico to western Panama (unlike the other quetzals of the genus "Pharomachrus", which are found in South America and eastern Panama). It is well known for its colorful plumage. There are two subspecies, "P. m. mocinno" and "P. m. costaricensis". The resplendent quetzal plays an important role in various types of Mesoamerican mythology. It is the national bird of Guatemala, and its image is found on the country's flag and coat of arms. It also lends its name to the
Crested quetzal Crested quetzal The crested quetzal /ketSAHL/ ("Pharomachrus antisianus") is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae native to South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny described the crested quetzal in 1837 as "Trogon antisianus". The species name is derived from "Antis", a Latinised version of the Andes, ultimately from "anti", an Incan word for copper. It is closely related to the resplendent quetzal ("P. mocinno"). It is one of five species of the genus "Pharomachrus" known as quetzals. The