Resplendent Quetzal II is a photograph by Bruce J Robinson which was uploaded on June 23rd, 2012.
Resplendent Quetzal II
The Resplendent Quetzal was sacred to the ancient Aztec and Mayans. It was the embodiment of the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. In these times... more
Title
Resplendent Quetzal II
Artist
Bruce J Robinson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Resplendent Quetzal was sacred to the ancient Aztec and Mayans. It was the embodiment of the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. In these times it was forbidden to kill a quetzal and the elaborate tail feathers were collected from live birds and then released allowing the feathers to grow back.
The male Resplendent Quetzal is one of the most spectacular birds on this planet, and can be found only in cloud forests in the highlands of southern Mexico and Central America. Quetzals feed exclusively on the fruits of a few species of trees. The Resplendent Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala, appearing on the flag and coat of arms as well as being the name of the currency. Biotopo del Quetzal, Guatemala.
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June 23rd, 2012
