Eared Quetzal
Euptilotis neoxenus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Mexico
- Family
- Trogons (Trogonidae)
- Order
- Trogoniformes
Overview
The eared quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It is native to streamside pine-oak forests and canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico from northern Sonora and Chihuahua south to western Michoacán. The species has occurred on rare occasions in southeastern Arizona, where it has been recorded nesting.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Montane forest of western Mexico; occasional southeastern Arizona.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Eared quetzal
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
