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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Trogoniformes Trogonidae

Golden-headed Quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
180 g
Diet
Fruit
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 93

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 93).

DEF 60

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 60).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Niels Krabbe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Middle America & South America: Eastern Panama to Northern Bolivia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Pharomachrus auriceps auriceps

    e Panama and n Colombia to n Bolivia

  • Pharomachrus auriceps hargitti

    nw Venezuela

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Pharomachrus auriceps

Which family does it belong to?

Trogons (Trogonidae)

Where is it found?

Middle America & South America: Eastern Panama to Northern Bolivia

Sources & credits

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