The “QUETZAL “ Sacred Bird” Considered The Rarest Bird In Mayan Legend

The vibrant green plumage and long tail feathers making it highly revered and symbolically important to the ancient Mesoamerican cultures, particularly the Mayans and Aztecs.
The Quetzal was often associated with the gods, representing concepts like freedom and beauty. The feathers were so precious that only royalty could wear them, and capturing a Quetzal was considered a crime. Legend has it that Quetzal helped create Earth.