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Eared Quetzal
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Mountain canyons.
Diet: Insects, fruit.
Best time to spot: SE Arizona summers.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Eared Quetzal sits in our Epic tier for the US: a scarce visitor, recorded in small numbers in most years. It belongs to the trogons family.
Recent US sightings
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