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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
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
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
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
Resplendent Quetzal | National Geographic These vibrantly colored animals live in the mountainous, tropical forests of Central America where they eat fruit, insects, lizards, and other small creatures During mating season, male quetzals
Why the Resplendent Quetzal Was a Sacred Icon - bird-life. com The quetzal embodied powerful symbolism related to the cycle of life, death, and rebirth in Mesoamerican religious thought The bird’s annual molting, when it shed and regrew its magnificent tail feathers, represented the natural cycles of renewal and regeneration that governed the cosmos
Why is the quetzal the national bird of Guatemala? - Birdful After Guatemala gained independence from Spain in the early 19th century, the quetzal became a prominent symbol of liberty and autonomy This was inspired by the ancient Maya veneration of the quetzal as a free bird that died in captivity
Resplendent Quetzal Birds in Costa Rica In the Aztec language of Nahuatl, the word quetzal means “a bird of beautiful plumage ” To this day, the Resplendent Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala and even appears on that country’s flag and currency