Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec name, comes from the Nahuatl language, combining quetzal, a species of brightly feathered bird, and coatl, “snake.” The Mayan name, Kukulkan, is derived from the ...

The Resplendent Quetzal (Central America ... extend up to 3 feet, this bird is not just striking in appearance, but also carries cultural significance for the Maya and Aztecs.