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quesal
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quesal, n.
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]
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