This is the final episode of the national birds series on the lovely planet website. Already in the Part-1 and Part-2, we have mentioned to you about the 60 officially declared national birds of the countries of the world. In this Part-3, we’ll show you the remaining national birds of the lovely planet.

These are the brilliant images of the national birds of the lovely planet shot by some fantastic photographers;

61- Purple-crested Turaco : The national bird of Swaziland

Purple-crested Turaco : The national bird of Swaziland ( Image: Vince Smith )

62- Red-billed Streamtailed or Doctor Bird: The national bird of Jamaica

Red-billed Streamtailed or Doctor Bird: The national bird of Jamaica ( Photo: Tiny fishy )

63- Red-crowned Crane: The national bird of China

Red-crowned Crane: The national bird of China

64- Resplendent Quetzal: The national bird of Guatemala

Resplendent Quetzal: The national bird of Guetemala ( Image: Chris Jimenez )

65- Rhinoceros Hornbil: The national bird of Malaysia

Rhinoceros Hornbil: The national bird of Malaysia ( Image: BrendanMc Garry )

66- Rufous Hornero: The national bird of Argentine

Rufous Hornero: The national bird of Argentine ( Image: Kay Mino )

67- Rufous-bellied Thrush: The national bird of Brazil

Rufous-bellied Thrush: The national bird of Brazil ( Image: Marcelo Volcato )

 68- Brown Pelican: The national bird of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Brown Pelican: The national bird of Saint Kitts and Nevis ( Image: Cuatrok77 )

 69- St Vincent Parrot: The national bird of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

St Vincent Parrot: The national bird of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ( Image by Johannes Pfielderer )

70- Scarlet Macaw: The national bird of Honduras

Scarlet Macaw: The national bird of Honduras ( Image: Adrian Runacres )

71- Secretary Bird: The national bird of Sudan

Secretary Bird is the national bird of Sudan ( Image: Jean & Nathalie )

72-  Siamese Fireback Pheasant: The national bird of Thailand

Siamese Fireback Pheasant: The national bird of Thailand ( Image: Gary1844 )

73- Sinai Rosefinch: The national bird of Jordon

Sinai Rosefinch: The national bird of Jordon ( Photo: Mark Photos )

74- Spanish Imperial Eagle: The national bird of Spain

Spanish Imperial Eagle: The national bird of Spain ( Image: Ernie Leahy )

75- Sri Lankan Junglefowl: The national bird of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Junglefowl: The national bird of Sri Lanka ( Image: Giovanni Mari )

76- Scarlet Ibis : The national bird of Trinidad and Tobago

Scarlet Ibis : The national bird of Trinidad and Tobago ( Image: Donna )

77- Turdus iliacus (Redwing): The national bird of Turkey

Turdus iliacus (Redwing): The national bird of Turkey ( Image: DiddA )

78- Turquoise-browed Motmot” The national bird of El Salvador & Nicaragua

Turquoise-browed Motmot" The national bird of El Salvador & Nicaragua ( Image: Flickr Quickr )

79- Southern Lapwing: The national bird of Uruguay

Southern Lapwing: The national bird of Uruguay (Steve Garvie)

80- Venezuelan Troupial:The national bird of  Venezuela

Venezuelan Troupial:The national bird of Venezuela ( Image: portspan )

81- White Stork: The national bird of Belarus & Lithuania

White Stork is the national bird of Belarus & Lithuania_( Image by Annelies Schrasser )

82- White Wagtail: The national bird of Latvia

White Wagtail: The national bird of Latvia ( Image by Mark Kilner )

83- White-cheeked Bulbul: The national bird of Bahrain

White-cheeked Bulbul: the national bird of Bahrain ( image by Lip Kee )

84- White-tailed Eagle: The national bird of Germany

White-tailed Eagle: the national bird of Germany ( Photo: Sindri Skulason )

85- White-throated Dipper: The national bird of Norway

White-throated Dipper: The national bird of Norway ( Image: Thomas Landgren )

86- Whooper Swan: The national bird of Finland

Whooper Swan: The national bird of Finland ( Photo by Darren caf )

87- Zenaida Dove: The national bird of Anquilla

Zenaida Dove: The national bird of Anquilla ( Image by Rafy Rodriguez )

88- Winter Wren: The national bird of Ireland

Winter Wren: The national bird of Ireland ( Image by Michel )

Trogonidae family of birds has a wonderful member which is popular for its exquisite colors. They are also unique for the green tail which can be of one meter in length. They are the fantastic quetzals.

Pavonine Quetzal

Most of the species of the striking quetzals are found in the humid regions of Latin and Northern America. The ancient Central American tribes had a spiritual association with this magnificent bird and they symbolized it with the snake god “Quetzalcoatl”.

Resplendent Quetzal

Quetzal literally means “large and beautiful tail feather” and one of its long tailed specie is also the national animal of Guatemala. The quetzals live in the tree holes and their diet includes insects, larvae, some small amphibians, berries, and avocados.

Golden headed Quetzal

During the incubation in the breading season the pair participate both together one by one.  Some of the famous species of quetzals include Crested Quetzal ( Pharomachrus antisianus ), Golden-headed Quetzal ( Pharomachrus auriceps) , White-tipped Quetzal ( Pharomachrus fulgidus ) , Resplendent Quetzal ( Pharomachrus mocinno ) and Pavonine Quetzal ( Pharomachrus pavoninus ).

White tipped Quetzal

Although quetzals possess spectacular plumage yet they have a threat from the predators like hawks, eagles and owls. In many Central American countries quetzals have been featured on stamps and creative arts.

Crested Quetzal