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Quetzal, sacred to the Aztecs and Mayas During mating season, the male grows blue and green twin tail feathers three feet (1 meter) long; these tail feathers were worn ceremonially by Mesoamerican rulers and priests.

Quetzal, sacred to the Aztecs and Mayas

During mating season, the male grows blue and green twin tail feathers three feet (1 meter) long; these tail feathers were worn ceremonially by Mesoamerican rulers and priests.
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3 months ago on February 05, 2012 at 10:11am
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