Spanish Name: Quetzal

Size: Its body measures about 14 inches in length and its tail alone is 3 feet in length. 35 inches from the tip of the bill to the tail.

Life span: Unknown, none have survived in captivity (can't survive in captivity).

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 Report Written by Fabiola
 Revised by: Kimberly
 Revised by: Delfina Cuglievan

Predators:  The Quetzals predators are humans, squirrels, emerald toucanets, rown jays, weasels, tayras (predators usually eat the young).
 

Adaptations: 

• Jadelike feathers help them fly faster and for longer time than other birds.
• camouflage from its predators with it greenish feathers.
• Its small beak is perfect for the fruit it eats.
•  The Quetzal hides in trees from their enemies.
• When habitat is destroyed, it will habit in old empty woodpecker holes.

Interesting Facts:  

• Quetzal means "precious" or "beautiful".
• Quetzal's has been around since the Maya and they played a big roole in their lifes.             
• Quetzal were sacred. 
• Quetzal valued more than gold. 
• Quetzal was like a god. 
• Quetzal's feathers were used for important ceremonies
   

 Bibliography:  (go to MLA site) 

"Resplendent Quetzal" 15 May. 2003                   <http://www.unep-wcmc.org/species/factsheets/quetzal/sheet.htm>
Use Report Bibliography
http://www.costaricabureau.com/nationalparks/images/quetzal.gif
http://www.willisgreinerphoto.com/images/wildlifeimages/resquetzal.jpg

By: Fabiola