Quetzal in A Sentence

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    Bonaparte in 1826, as Trogon paradiseus, according to his statement in the Zoological Society's Proceedings The Mexican deity Quetzal-coatl had his name, generally translated "Feathered Snake," from the quetzal, feather or bird, and coat!, snake, as also certain kings or chiefs, and many places, e.g.

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    Finally, we headed into the cloud forest in search of the elusive resplendent quetzal.

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    Later in the morning as we left Trogon Lodge we saw a sparkling male Quetzal from the bus !

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    Later in the morning as we left Trogon Lodge we saw a sparkling male quetzal from the bus!

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    The bird-life of the country is remarkably rich; one bird of magnificent plumage, the quetzal, quijal or quesal (Trogon resplendens), has been chosen as the national emblem.

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    The figure depicts an Aztec priest plumed, with the feathers of the Quetzal bird.

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    The wonderful plumage of the " quetzal " (Trogon resplendens) was, it is said, reserved b y the Aztec rulers for their own exclusive use.

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    This cruise also features stops in Cabo San Lucas, Huatulco, Puerto Quetzal and Cartagena.