The resplendent quetzal is considered a sacred bird of the Aztecs and Mayans, symbolizing goodness, light, and freedom. A stunning and meaningful species deeply rooted in ancient culture and natural ...

Long-tailed, neon green and among Costa Rica’s greatest wildlife wonders, the resplendent quetzal is an aptly named bird — and easily found in the central cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota. The ...

The Resplendent Quetzal, famed for its iridescent green plumage, crimson belly, and long tail feathers, inhabits Central American cloud forests. Revered by ancient Maya and Aztec cultures, it ...

Raúl Fernández’s whistle resonates through the wild avocado trees just off the main road in San Gerardo de Dota, a small mountain village where birds far outnumber humans. There is one particular bird ...