The quetzal is a magnificent bird. Colorful, graceful, and a symbol of many things. There are many lovely legends about this bird in Guatemala. It’s difficult to see one now in the wild, even at preservation areas set up just for these lovely birds. But you can see plenty of their images. It’s on the flag. And printed on money.
Here’s a lovely statue I saw once and photographed.
Enjoy this quetzal video I found: (Stick with it. The latter half is better quality footage.)
Their tails! Their colors! They are such gorgeous creatures.