Pharomachrus mocinno (La Llave 1832; 40cm snout-vent length +65cm tail) is the extant resplendent quetzal, a traditional member of the trogon family, here Pharomachrus nests with the mousebird, Urocolius. The quetzal has large eyes and an odd second toe that, along with pedal digit 1, is also retroverted for perching. This weak flyer has iridescent feathers. |