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Resplendent Quetzal
Pharomachrus mocinno
The Resplendent Quetzal is a strikingly beautiful bird native to the cloud forests of Central America, renowned for its vibrant emerald-green plumage and long, iridescent tail feathers in males. This species is revered in Mesoamerican culture and is considered a symbol of freedo…
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- The name 'quetzal' comes from Nahuatl, meaning 'precious' or 'sacred', reflecting the bird's importance in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.
- Male Resplendent Quetzals grow tail feathers that can reach up to 65 cm (over 2 feet) in length. They are the national bird of Guatemala and appear on the country's flag and coat of arms. Quetzals are cavity nesters, often using abandoned woodpecker holes in trees.
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