| Guatemala's national symbol of independence and pride is the quetzal, a brilliantly colored tropical bird native to Central America. |
| The even-spreading noon sun was accompanied by mocking cries of the fringed quetzal from the forests around the plantation. |
| The Guatemalan unit of currency, the quetzal, is named for the Guatemalan national bird. |
| The quetzals have nowhere to go, so they nest in tree cavities within easy reach of the toucans who feast on quetzal eggs and chicks. |
| The long, iridescent tail feathers of the quetzal, a member of the trogon family of birds, were especially prized, as they were in Aztec dress. |
| This cloud forest is home to the elusive tapir and jaguar, as well as one of nature's most beautiful birds, the resplendent quetzal. |
