Food
Omnivore
Quetzals eat fruit, insects and frogs.
Eats plants and animals
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Quetzal Facts for Kids: Q Is for Quetzal
The male resplendent quetzal has shiny green feathers and a very long tail. It lives in misty cloud forests in Central America. Here are easy quetzal facts for kids: what quetzals eat, how big they grow, what a baby quetzal is called and where quetzals live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter Q.
Birdtype
Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Quetzals
Two more true facts about the quetzal that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Quetzal”
Quetzal starts with the letter Q. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala.
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One more fact
Its long green tail feathers shimmer in the light.
Act it outMove like a quetzal for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter Q in “Quetzal”.
Ask a questionWhat would a quetzal eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Quetzal Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the quetzal, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A quetzal is about 36 to 40 cm long, plus tail feathers up to 65 cm.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Quetzals live for about 25 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby quetzal is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Flock
A group of quetzals is called a flock.
Group nameHabitat
Rainforests
Quetzals are found in cloud forests of Central America.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
The male resplendent quetzal has shiny green feathers and a very long tail. It lives in misty cloud forests in Central America.
Quetzal is a birdLetter
Q is for quetzal
Quetzal has 7 letters and starts with Q.
Say: Quetzal
Quick quiz
Quetzal Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Quetzal Coloring Page: Letter Q Worksheet
Done reading about the quetzal? Print the free letter Q sheet, say “Q is for quetzal” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Quetzal Questions Kids Ask
Quetzals eat fruit, insects and frogs. That makes the quetzal an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
A quetzal is about 36 to 40 cm long, plus tail feathers up to 65 cm.
Quetzals live for about 25 years.
A baby quetzal is called a chick.
A group of quetzals is called a flock.
Quetzals live in cloud forests of Central America. Their favorite habitat is: rainforests.
Yes. The quetzal is a bird. The male resplendent quetzal has shiny green feathers and a very long tail. It lives in misty cloud forests in Central America.
Quetzal starts with the letter Q. Say it slowly and listen for the Q sound at the start.
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