- 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)
- 10 Fascinating Facts About Quetzals - A-Z Animals
Discover 10 amazing facts about the colorful Quetzal It’s possible that, even with their distinctive plumage, they’d blend in with their original forest environment and be difficult to notice
- 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 Mayan prince and hero, Tecún Umán, who fought against the Spanish conquest
- Amazing Facts about Quetzals - OneKindPlanet
Quetzals are also known as Guatemalan quetzals, and the birds are the symbol of that nation The bird was sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples, and royalty and priests wore its feathers during ceremonies These striking birds are threatened in Guatemala and elsewhere throughout their range
- Quetzal - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
There are six species of quetzal They are most well-known for the extremely striking colors in their plumage, and the very long tail feathers of the males Read on to learn about the quetzal Quetzals are a rather squat, robust looking bird
- The Resplendent Quetzal: The Most Beautiful Bird in the World
The resplendent quetzal, native to Central America, is indeed splendid The name quetzal comes from the Aztec word “quetzalli” which means precious or beautiful
- Why is the quetzal the national bird of Guatemala? - Birdful
Both as the sacred bird of the indigenous Maya people and as an embodiment of the human desire for freedom, the quetzal was the natural choice for representing the independent spirit of Guatemala The resplendent quetzal is native and nearly endemic to the cloud forests of Central America
- 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
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