Category:Quesal

Que*sal", n (zoöl.)

Defn: the long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon (pharomachus mocinno, Formerly trogon resplendens), native of southern mexico and central America. Called alsoquetzal, and golden trogon.

Note: the male is remarkable for the brilliant metallic green and Gold colors of his plumage, and for his extremely long plumes, which Often exceed three feet in length.