Quetzal



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Revered by the pre-Columbian Maya and Aztec civilizations of Central America, who included the bird in their art and mythology, the resplendent quetzal was also selected as the national bird of Guatemala. One of the most brilliantly colored species of birds in the world, resplendent quetzals live primarily in rain forests ranging from Mexico to Panama. An omnivorous bird, the resplendent quetzal eats berries, fruits, insects, spiders, small amphibians, and lizards.

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