Quetzal #2
by Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
Title
Quetzal #2
Artist
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) with its colorful plumage, is found from southern Mexico to western Panama. It plays an important role in Mesoamerican mythologies and is Guatemala's national bird.
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February 22nd, 2011
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Comments (110)
Tatiana Travelways
Fantastic photo and rare find - never seen one!
Heiko Koehrer-Wagner replied:
Thank you very much for your kind words Tatiana. Yes, we have been very lucky!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Heiko, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2018 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet/Favorite!!
Don Columbus
Congratulations Heiko, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"! I invite you to place it in the group's "2018 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
James Brunker
Lovely shot of a stunning species. Great memories watching these in Guatemala many years ago, easy to see why they were revered by the Mayans and other ancient civilisations
William Tasker
Hello Heiko! This amazing and gorgeous image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Brian Tada
Magnificent portrait, Heiko, of this stunning Resplendent Quetzal! Love how the feathers glow in this exceptional photograph. Gorgeous colors and clarity. Lovely composition. Outstanding work! F/L
Mikhail Savchenko
WOW!!!! This is so cute! Amazing... fantastic.... wonderful.... shot! Love it very much! VFL,PINNED, Fb
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