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- Quetzal - Wikipedia
The Quetzal has long been significantly important for the ancient Maya and Aztecs Their feathers were considered luxury goods to represent high status and are often seen in the headdresses of the emperors and other costume elements
- Its iridescent green head and wings, spiky crest, blood-red breast . . .
Animal Facts Birds "Its iridescent green head and wings, spiky crest, blood-red breast, and flamboyant twin tail plumes, is like a carnival dancer " In the forests of Guatemala lives an elusive creature few will ever see
- 10 Quetzal Facts - Fact Animal
The resplendent quetzal is most notably a sacred symbol in the ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures The brightly coloured birds are associated with Quetzalcoatl, the snake god, and are considered to be symbols of goodness and light
- Quetzal | Rainforest, Colorful Plumage, Endangered | Britannica
quetzal, (genus Pharomachrus), any of five species of colourful birds belonging to the genus Pharomachrus of the trogon family (Trogonidae)
- Quetzal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Quetzal is a denizen of the Neotropics, specifically inhabiting the humid, high-altitude cloud forests of Mesoamerica Its range extends from southern Mexico, through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, down to western Panama
- Resplendent Quetzal - eBird
Large, spectacular trogon of humid evergreen and pine-evergreen forest in the mountains of southern Mexico and Central America It is the national bird (and lends its name to the currency) of Guatemala Usually rather shy, but can be found feeding quietly at fruiting trees
- Quetzal Animal Facts - Pharomachrus mocinno - A-Z Animals
Quetzal is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful birds in the world, quetzals are most known for the tail feathers of the males
- Resplendent Quetzal - American Bird Conservancy
Even today, the currency of Guatemala is called the quetzal The Resplendent Quetzal is also the national bird of Guatemala, pictured on the country’s flag and coat of arms It was thought to be the spirit guide of a Maya ruler and hero, Tecún Umán, who fought against the Spanish conquest
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