Resplendent Quetzal: Mexico's sacred bird. Learn about these birds and the problems they’re facing on today’s BirdNote Daily: birdnote.org/listen/shows/resplendent-quetzal-mexicos-sacred-bird Photo © ryanacandee | BirdNote

Introducing the legendary Resplendent Quetzal. Known as the “serpent of the sky”, the Quetzal has long been shrouded in myth and legend for its peculiar long tail and dazzling brightly colored feathers. 🦜 Endangered due to deforestation, these creatures are notoriously difficult to find in nature around the world. However, thanks to forest protection efforts, Costa Rica is now home to the healthiest population of this majestic species. The prime time for Resplendent Quetzal watching in Costa Ri

The quetzal might be one of the most beautiful birds in the world. "The Hummingbird Effect" premieres Wednesday, April 12 at 8/7c on PBS. [VID: Compilation footage of quetzal flying] | Nature | PBS

The acoustic effect called "the Quetzal tail" comes from emitting an impulsive sound—short length but loud sound, an explosion, an applause or playing a percussion instrument—in front of the pyramid’s staircase. If we slap about 40 meters away on the perpendicular of the escalinata we hear a sharp sound, a strange squeak, a sound similar to the singing of the quetzal, the sacred bird of the Mayas. . . #Kukulkán #ChichenItzá Video Credit: @anilbrancaleoni | Jain 108 Academy