Genus Pharomacrus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Trogonidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Quetzals, which are members of the genus Pharomachrus, can be found in Central America.
- Pharomachrus is a genus of large colorful trogons in the family Trogonidae.
- In the genus Pharomachrus males usually have bright plumage while their female counterparts have duller plumage.
- The resplendent quetzal, that belongs to the genus Pharomachrus, is one of the most impressive birds seen by travelers.
- Quetzals in the genus Pharomachrus generally live in humid cloud forests at high elevations.