Pharomachrus mocinno de la Llave: TROGONIDAE: resplendent...
Pharomachrus mocinno de la Llave: TROGONIDAE: resplendent quetzal
This bird is very important in Mesoamerican culture. It is the national bird of Guatemala and is depicted on its flag and coat of arms. In Mayan mythology it is associated with the snake god Quetzalcoatl and resistance to the Spanish conquest. - -