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Pharomachrus mocinno

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Golden-headed Quetzal

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Resplendent Quetzal, Costa Rica

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Matt MacGillivray - License Information.

A female Resplendent Quetzal

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Frank Vassen - License Information.

Resplendent Quetzal, Costa Rica

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Steve Bird - License Information.

Resplendent Quetzal

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SEMARNAT - Public Domain

A Quetzal.

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SEMARNAT - Public Domain

A Quetzal.

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SEMARNAT - Public Domain

A Quetzal.

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Oliver Castaneda - License Information.

A Quetzal sitting in a tree.

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vil.sandi - License Information.

A Quetzal sitting on a tree branch.

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Most Colorful Animals: Resplendent Quetzal

Most Colorful Animals: Resplendent Quetzal

The Resplendent Quetzal is an important symbol in both Aztec and Mayan culture. The quetzal is associated with the snake god Quetzalcoatl and seen as a symbol for goodness and light.

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Flying Resplendent Quetzal, Pharomachrus mocinno, Savegre in Costa Rica, with green forest in background. Magnificent sacred green and red bird. Action flight moment with Resplendent Quetzal.

Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

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