Pharomachrus fulgidus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage iridescent green and blue
brown and green
duller than adults
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
courtship displays
participates in captive breeding programs
gptkbp:breeding_season March to June
gptkbp:captive_breeding moderate
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color iridescent green and blue
gptkbp:coloration males are more colorful than females
vibrant and colorful
brightly colored plumage
slender and curved
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Resplendent_Quetzal
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
Near Threatened
gptkbp:courtship_feeding males feed females during courtship
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:national_bird_of_Guatemala
gptkbp:cultural_symbol freedom and beauty
gptkbp:diet fruits
gptkbp:distribution southern Mexico to western Panama
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_laying 2 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:egg_size 2 to 4
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trochilidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Georg_Wilhelm_Steller
gptkb:George_Shaw
gptkbp:fledging_period 3 weeks
about 3 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style fast and agile
gptkbp:foraging_behavior omnivorous
diurnal
gleaning insects and fruits
canopy and understory
gptkbp:genus Pharomachrus
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
cloud forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference high elevation forests
gptkbp:habitat_range highland and lowland forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pharomachrus fulgidus
gptkbp:incubation_period about 18 days
gptkbp:length 30 cm
about 36 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Quetzal
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration gptkb:none
non-migratory
gptkbp:monitors courtship displays
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:nest_location high in trees
gptkbp:nest_material moss and leaves
gptkbp:nesting variable
tree cavities
made of twigs and leaves
solitary nesting
gptkbp:nesting_site tree cavities
gptkbp:order Apodiformes
gptkbp:predators various bird species
snakes
crows and jays
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pharomachrus_mocinno
gptkbp:size about 200 grams
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen alone or in pairs
often solitary
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or pairs
gptkbp:song melodious calls
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fruiting trees
gptkbp:tail_type long and colorful tail feathers
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting territory
defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent color vision
gptkbp:vocalization whistles and trills
whistles and calls
gptkbp:weight 200 g
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
gptkbp:wing_configuration iridescent green
gptkbp:wingspan up to 1 meter
45 cm
gptkbp:year 1809
1758
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Quetzal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5