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Resplendent Quetzal

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Resplendent Quetzal

Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

NTNear Threatened

Best months to see it

JanJanuary: Poor or no data
FebFebruary: Poor or no data
MarMarch: Best
AprApril: Best
MayMay: Best
JunJune: Best
JulJuly: Poor or no data
AugAugust: Poor or no data
SepSeptember: Poor or no data
OctOctober: Poor or no data
NovNovember: Poor or no data
DecDecember: Poor or no data

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Reliable places

Monteverde and San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica

Destination guides that feature it

Costa Rica Monteverde Cloud forest reserves with quetzals, bellbirds and hummingbird feeders.

JJanuary: Good
FFebruary: Good
MMarch: Best
AApril: Best
MMay: Best
JJune: Good
JJuly: Poor or no data
AAugust: Poor or no data
SSeptember: Poor or no data
OOctober: Poor or no data
NNovember: Poor or no data
DDecember: Poor or no data

Countries to plan around

Countries where the species is endemic or among the most frequently recorded birds. Check eBird for recent local sightings before you travel.