'Pharomachus mocinno' definitions:

Definition of 'Pharomachus mocinno'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]