Bird of the Day: Resplendant Quetzal (Near Irazu Volcano, Costa Rica) July 26, 2014July 26, 2014 / Organikos photo credit: Xandari Guest, Helen Long Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading... Related
Even their name is flamboyant! It’s amazing that this guy didn’t get his tail caught when he perched on that post. Watching them fly is also an amazing sight–they fly like kites (the paper kind), using their long tail for balance. Reply
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One of the most dazzling birds on this planet. Great photo.
Even their name is flamboyant! It’s amazing that this guy didn’t get his tail caught when he perched on that post. Watching them fly is also an amazing sight–they fly like kites (the paper kind), using their long tail for balance.