Gorgeous Creature – Quetzal

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Quetzal, sacred to the Aztecs and Mayas

During mating season, the male grows blue and green twin tail feathers three feet (1 meter) long; these tail feathers were worn ceremonially by Mesoamerican rulers and priests.
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4 Responses to Gorgeous Creature – Quetzal

  1. mariodacat says:

    Wow – that birdie is gorgeous.

  2. Natalie says:

    So cute but looks fragile as well. I just want to hold it and protect it

  3. Stunning, love the way you have the managed to get the colouring of the bird to stand out so much, must have taken some patience.

  4. admin says:

    Thanks Ashley, this bird is quite a sight!