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Quelle est la particularité du quetzal?
Ces oiseaux d’Amérique centrale arborent un plumage vert et bleu ciel. Le mâle est pourvu de longues plumes caudales et d’une huppe. Le nom provient du nahuatl quetzalli, ce qui signifie « grande plume verte ». Pour les Mayas et les Aztèques, le quetzal était un oiseau sacré, dont les plumes étaient très prisées.
Comment communiqué le Quetzal?
Le quetzal fait entendre des sons divers, parmi lesquels un sifflement étouffé dont l’intensité augmente graduellement pour diminuer ensuite.
What does the quetzal symbolize in Guatemala?
Quetzal. The word « quetzal » was first used for the resplendent quetzal, a famous long-tailed quetzal that lives in Central America. The resplendent quetzal is the national symbol of Guatemala . They are strongly sexually dimorphic, as usual with the males being brighter. Parts of the female plumageis brown or grey.
How does the quetzal became Guatemala’s national bird?
The national bird of Guatemala is Quetzal was declared as National Ave by Decree No. 33 of November 18, 1871, by the then president, General Miguel Garcia Granados. It was established on September 5 to enhance its value and meaning. The national bird of Guatemala is Quetzal symbolizes freedom.
What is the quetzal to the Mayans?
Interesting Facts About the Quetzal Sacred Animal – Quetzals were sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples; their feathers were used as money, and dignitaries and royalty wore them during ceremonies. Symbol of Liberty – The resplendent quetzal has a reputation for killing itself soon after being captured or caged. Currency – Guatemala trades in a currency known as the « quetzal. »
What does quetzal bird mean?
Definition of quetzal. 1 or less commonly quetzal bird : a Central American trogon (Pharomachrus mocinno) that has brilliant green plumage above, a red breast, and in the male long upper tail coverts.