Crested Quetzal
Crested Quetzal
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The Crested Quetzal is a magnificent bird with iridescent green plumage, a red belly, and a prominent crest on its head. It is a stunning inhabitant of high-altitude cloud forests in the Andes.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests at higher elevations, from northern Venezuela through the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its low, mournful calls. Look for it perched motionless in the mid-story or canopy of mossy cloud forests, often near fruiting trees. The male's crest is a key visual identifier.
When to spot
Diurnal, most active at dawn and dusk. Often sits quietly for long periods in the canopy.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests at higher elevations, from northern Venezuela through the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
How to spot
Listen for its low, mournful calls. Look for it perched motionless in the mid-story or canopy of mossy cloud forests, often near fruiting trees. The male's crest is a key visual identifier.
When to spot
Diurnal, most active at dawn and dusk. Often sits quietly for long periods in the canopy.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The distinct crest of the male Crested Quetzal is particularly prominent and makes it easily identifiable among other quetzal species.
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