Due to its bright plumage, the resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a central figure in Aztec and Mayan mythology as well as the national bird of Guatemala.

©Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock.com Due to its bright plumage, the resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a central figure in Aztec and Mayan mythology as well as the national bird of Guatemala.

Resplendent Quetzal, Pharomachrus mocinno, from Savegre in Costa. Image via depositphotos. Native to Central America’s cloud forests, the Resplendent Quetzal is renowned for its vivid green plumage, ...

Resplendent Quetzal, Pharomachrus mocinno, from Savegre in Costa. Image via depositphotos. The Resplendent Quetzal, revered by ancient civilizations and modern bird watchers alike, is a symbol of ...