Quezal
a most beautiful Central American bird of the Trogon family (Trogon or Calurus resplendens). It is about the size of a magpie, and the male is adorned with tail feathers from 3 to 3½ feet in length, and of a gorgeous emerald color. The back, head, and throat are of the same color; the lower part of the chest is vivid scarlet. The female lacks these long feathers, and is otherwise much plainer. The food of the quezal consists chiefly of fruits.