Pharomachrus pavoninus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage duller than adults
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season March to July
March to June
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 2-3 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
gptkb:yellow
iridescent green and blue
iridescent green
gptkbp:color_scheme iridescent plumage
gptkbp:coloration sexual dimorphism
long and curved
brightly colored plumage
short and hooked
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Pavonine_Quetzal
gptkb:Peacock-Quetzal
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:national_bird_of_Guatemala
symbol of beauty
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
fruits
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:egg_size 2-3 eggs
2 to 3
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trogonidae
gptkb:Trochilidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
1830
gptkbp:fledging_period about 30 days
gptkbp:flight_style fast and agile
strong and direct
gptkbp:foraging_behavior hovering and darting
gleaning insects
gptkbp:genus Pharomachrus
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
tropical rainforests
high elevation forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference moist lowland forests
gptkbp:has_authority_over Sclater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pharomachrus pavoninus
gptkbp:incubation_period about 18 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 30 cm
30-35 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5 to 10 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
elaborate flight displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
none observed
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:nest_location in tree holes
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers
gptkbp:nesting April to June
tree cavities
made of twigs and leaves
gptkbp:nesting_site tree cavities
gptkbp:order gptkb:Galliformes
Trogoniformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators snakes
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pharomachrus_auriceps
gptkb:Pharomachrus_antisianus
gptkb:Pharomachrus_mocinno
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Pharomachrus_pavoninus
gptkbp:size 200-300 grams
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or pairs
often seen alone
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:P._p._costaricensis
gptkb:P._p._exsul
gptkb:P._p._guatemalensis
gptkb:P._p._salvini
none known
P. p. pavoninus
gptkbp:success high in undisturbed areas
gptkbp:tail_type long and pointed
long and graduated
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:territory up to 1 km²
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization chirps and whistles
whistles and trills
calls during breeding season
gptkbp:weight 200 g
gptkbp:wing_configuration metallic green
gptkbp:wingspan 50-60 cm
40 cm
gptkbp:year 1758
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Quetzal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5