In search of the Resplendent Quetzal
April 9th 2008 One of the main attractions in Monteverde Cloud Forest is the possibility of seeing the Resplendant Quetzal - a spectacularly beautiful bird which once was common throughout Central America. It is in fact the national bird of Guatemala and their currency is the quetzal but they are very difficult to see there now due to loss of habitat and hunting for their feathers so we were very hopeful that we
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