The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon (
Pharomachus mocinno, formerly
Trogon resplendens), native of Southern Mexico and Central America. Called also
quetzal, and
golden trogon. [
1913 Webster]
" 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."
[1913 Webster]