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Eared Quetzal
Euptilotis neoxenus (Gould, 1838)
33–36 cmLength122 gWeight
The eared quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: United States, Mexico
Where and when it's recorded
Eared Quetzal has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico56 records
- Cave Creek Canyon – South ForkUnited States42 records
- Ramsey Canyon PreserveUnited States22 records
More places
- Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The eared quetzal (Euptilotis neoxenus), also known as the eared trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family, Trogonidae. It is native to streamside pine-oak forests and canyons in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico from northern Sonora and Chihuahua south to western Michoacán. The species has occurred on rare occasions in southeastern Arizona, where it has been recorded nesting.
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Questions
How big is the Eared Quetzal?
The Eared Quetzal is about 33–36 cm long and weighs around 122 g.
Where does the Eared Quetzal live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: western Mexico. It is most often recorded in United States and Mexico.
When is the best time to see the Eared Quetzal?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Eared Quetzal endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Eared Quetzal as Least Concern.
What does the Eared Quetzal eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Eared Quetzal in?
It belongs to the family Trogons (Trogonidae), order Trogoniformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 33–36 cm
- Weight
- 122 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 192 mm
- Tail
- 177 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 18 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: western Mexico
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Family
- Trogons Trogonidae
- Genus
- Euptilotis
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