They live up to five years. The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a stunning, turquoise, green and red bird that lives in the cloud forests stretching from southern Mexico to western ...

These birds weave in and out of the majestic cloud forest hillsides, navigating trees and branches like a bicyclist zipping through traffic in a big city. The flora in these high, misty forests is ...

Here’s a look at five beautiful birds from around the world that never fail to captivate anyone lucky enough to see them. 1.

at 7 p.m. This talk will provide an illustrated look at the life history of the Resplendent Quetzal, described as a dazzling, legendary bird of the highland forests of Central America that was revered ...

and today’s bird-watchers, thousands of whom visit quetzal forests each year, are only slightly less in awe. Dr. Alan Poole, the author of a recently published book on resplendent quetzals (Cornell ...

“It’s a beautiful bird, and it’s well ingrained in our history,” Dr. Ruelas said. “But we don’t see them very often.” The resplendent quetzal migrates between forests at higher and ...

The Resplendent quetzal has vivid green and red plumage and long tail feathers that can reach three feet, representing freedom and beauty. This critically endangered shorebird is known for its ...