White-tipped Quetzal
White-tipped Quetzal
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The White-tipped Quetzal is a beautiful bird with iridescent green upperparts, a vibrant red belly, and distinctive white tips on its outer tail feathers. It is a striking resident of cloud forests in South America.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, typically at mid to high elevations, in the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, rather quiet calls. Look for it perched motionless in the forest mid-story or canopy. Its white-tipped tail can be a useful identification mark.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, particularly at dawn and dusk. Often sits quietly among dense foliage.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid montane and cloud forests, typically at mid to high elevations, in the Andes of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, rather quiet calls. Look for it perched motionless in the forest mid-story or canopy. Its white-tipped tail can be a useful identification mark.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, particularly at dawn and dusk. Often sits quietly among dense foliage.
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The white tips on its tail are a key distinguishing feature from other quetzal species, especially when observed in flight or from behind.
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