0 a brightly coloured bird found in the tropical forests of South America and Central America
1 the standard unit of money used in Guatemala
The dancers wear large circular headdresses of quetzal feathers, which give the dance its name, and red suits.
The quetzal feathers in the center of the headdress are raised relative to the sides.
The skin of the quetzal is very thin and easily torn, so it has evolved thick plumage to protect its skin.
The quetzal had long, shiny feathers and was perched in a tree.
The king is wearing his hair back with quetzal feathers indicating that he will also let blood in this ceremony.
Among the most important goods that circulate within the long-distance trade network were salt, obsidian, jade, turquoise, and quetzal feathers.
The group just reach the edge of the forest when they are suddenly attacked by wild quetzal.
A tree in the required stage of decomposition is susceptible to weather damage, and the availability of suitable trees may limit the resplendent quetzal population.
