Golden-headed quetzal — size comparison

The golden-headed quetzal inhabits humid Andean mountain forests. The male’s head gleams gold, changing shade with viewing angle because colour depends on feath

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Length

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Golden-headed quetzal

Pharomachrus auriceps

ok. 34,5 cmDorosły ptak
Body length

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Mass
154–182 gDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Body lengthScale in cm
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Golden-headed quetzalBody lengthapprox. 34.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Golden-headed quetzal — size comparison — facts and sources

The golden-headed quetzal inhabits humid Andean mountain forests. The male’s head gleams gold, changing shade with viewing angle because colour depends on feather structure.

It eats fruit, arthropods and other small animals gathered among branches. It usually stays alone or in a pair, nesting in a cavity within wood.

Measurement sources