Resplendent Quetzal

Some interesting facts about Guatemala.

In ancient Mayan culture, the quetzal bird’s tail feathers were used as currency.

The Famous long tailed Quetzal of Central America is the national Bird of Guatemala.

The name “quetzal” is from Nahuatl (Aztecan) word quetzalli, “large brilliant tail feather”

Having currency named after the bird carries a strong historical value indicative of the native people of Guatemala.