Quesal \Que*sal"\, n. (Zool.)
The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon ({Pharomachus
mocinno}, formerly {Trogon resplendens}), native of Southern
Mexico and Central America. Called also {quetzal}, and
{golden trogon}.
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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.
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