Eared Quetzal

Euptilotis neoxenus

Near Threatened

The Eared Quetzal is a trogon or quetzal of Central American and Caribbean forest, foothill, and woodland habitats. It sits quietly in the shaded forest canopy or midstorey, then makes short flights to take fruit, large insects, and small vertebrates; many species nest in cavities or earthen banks.

Family

Trogonidae

Group

Trogons and Quetzals

Range

Eared Quetzal Range — Resident or seasonal range in Central American and Caribbean forest, foothill, and woodland habitats

Population

≈ Unknown

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