Quesal \Que*sal"\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon ({Pharomachus mocinno}, formerly {Trogon resplendens}), native of Southern Mexico and Central America. Called also {quetzal}, and {golden trogon}. 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.