Tropical Birds
Least Concern
The crested quetzal is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae native to South America, where it is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Crested Quetzal. Sightings recorded in 14 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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