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Mesoamerican civilizations including the Maya and Aztec worshipped the quetzal bird and considered its feathers to be more valuable than gold itself!
Killing a quetzal was forbidden so they would collect the feathers from live birds and release it unharmed; the feathers would later grow back.
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What is the bird on the flag of Guatemala?
The national animal of Guatemala is a green bird called the Quetzal. This is also the name of a city and of the currency. (The name is borrowed from a god of the ancient civilization that resided there.)
What bird is known as a fabulous bird?
Quetzal,umbrella bird
Is the quetzal found mainly in Guatemala?
Yes it is, the quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala.
What type of currency does of Guatemala have?
Quetzal 1US=7.5/8 Quetzal Named after national Bird
What tropical bird live in Brazil?
a Quetzal
What is the national bird of Guatemala?
The Quetzal bird is the national bird of Guatemala. The Quetzal bird is on top of the scroll in the white part of the flag which says 'LIBERTAD DE 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821.
Is the Resplendent Quetzal and the Quetzal the same type of bird?
There are several quetzals that make up the genus Pharomachrus of the family Trogonidae, order Trogoniformes. The resplendent quetzal is classified as Pharomachrus mocinno. It is the national bird of Guatemala.
How do you draw a Quetzal?
To draw a Quetzal bird, start by sketching the basic shape of its body, which is similar to a small parrot. Then add the long tail feathers that are the bird's most distinctive feature. Pay attention to the details in the bird's head, such as its colorful plumage and unique crests. Practice observing and replicating these details to capture the beauty of the Quetzal.
What bird did Mesoamericans treasure because of its feathers?
The Quetzal.
What is a rainforest word beginning with q?
· Quetzal (a bird)
What is a rainforest animal starting with q?
· Quetzal (a bird)
Which countries calls its currency quetzal?
Quetzal is the currency used in Guatemala. It is named after the national bird of the country, which has the same name.
