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Nov 1, 2025

National birds of the countries of the world...

 Photo by Gabriel Willow / Macauley Lbrary

Resplendent Quetzel (Pharomachrus mocinno)

National Bird of Quatemala

The Resplendent Quetzel is the national bird of Guatemala.   It is a small bird found in Central America and southern Mexico.   It lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests.   It is a spectacular sight with shimmering plumage of metallic blues, greens and reds.

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