INTRODUCTION: The quetzal is a bird of tropical trogon family that lives in the rainforests of Central America, and is characterized by beautiful tail feathers possessed by the male. It feeds on fruits, insects and small vertebrates. It is now in danger of extinction, mainly by obtaining their feathers. It is part art and mythology of ancient pre-Columbian civilizations.

Common name: Quetzal, resplendent trogon, Kutucu, kukul (Maya) quetzaltototl (Aztecs), bird of paradise, resplendent quetzal. Kingdom: Animalia Class: Aves Order: TROGONIFORMES Family: Trogonidae Scientific name: Resplendent mocino

Description of animal It is considered the most beautiful bird in the Americas, has a size ranging from 30 to 35 cm long, has a bright emerald green iridescent plumage, their short legs and dark, taking the first two fingers back and the other two steps forward (heterodactila morphology), which makes them classified as true RAISING. Males are unmistakable feathers of its tail coverts, which may reach up to 90 cm. The quetzal has black feathers in the center and under the tail. Crest in the head with bristling, his beak is yellow, the breast and belly are deep crimson. Females are more modest color, with much shorter tail feathers and dark stained, the head is brown with black bill and only has a red abdomen. Feeding type (herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, etc..) Feeds on wild fruits as aguacatillos, but also berries, tadpoles, frogs, snails, small lizards and insects (beetles, insects, stick, etc.).
How to reproduce? Their reproduction is from February to June, the stage of courtship is from January to February. The eggs of a normal setting is two, although in some cases is three, its color is light blue with the ends flattened. Number of offspring they have. Usually come to breed between 2 and 3 eggs.

Causes that are in this category. For the manØ pursuing him since antiquity, since their beautiful feathers were regarded as jewels in the trades. poaching and illegal trafficking of these specimensØ of great beauty. Loss and fragmentation of their habitat by deforestation.Ø ØForest fires Population growth, ie the progression of the populationØ in areas that are unsuitable for use as fertile ground.

Actions we can take to conserve this species. Ø Improving our environmental culture. Do not buy or sell wild animals.Ø Comply with environmental laws.Ø Recover the environment where theseØ species live. breed in captivity and then released.Ø
FINDINGS As a team we feel important to think about conservation of nature that there are species that are dying as those noted above and several others, so we must do everything possible to care for the animals.