Crested Quetzal
Pharomachrus antisianus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Trogons (Trogonidae)
- Order
- Trogoniformes
Overview
The crested quetzal (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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of western Venezuela to central Bolivia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Crested 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.
