Resplendent quetzal  (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Coverts: usually small feathers concealing the bases of larger primary feathers, particularly of the wings or tail.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (January, 2006)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. del Hoyo, J., Elliot, A. and Sargatal, J. (2001) Handbook of Birds of the World, Volume 6 - Mousebirds to hornbills.Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
  3. U.S. Endangered Species Act (January, 2006)
    http://endangered.fws.gov/
  4. CITES (January, 2006)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. Animal Diversity Web (April, 2006)
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
  6. Cloud Forest Alive (April, 2006)
    http://www.cloudforestalive.org/tour/qcam/quetzaldetails.htm
  7. American University, Trade and Environment Projects: the Mandala Projects (April, 2006)
    http://www.american.edu/TED/QUETZAL.HTM
  8. World Headquarters (April, 2006)
    http://www.worldheadquarters.com/cr/feature_articles/quetzal/index.html
  9. Birder’s World Magazine (April, 2006)
    http://www.birdersworld.com/default.aspx?c=ga&id=74&aid=597&archy=&archm
  10. BirdLife International (April, 2006)
    http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species
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