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Title
Beautiful Bird Quetzal Must Open
Artist
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas Painting
Description
The lovely Quetzal Bird sitting on a branch in a beautiful sunset!
Please open this 12 X 30 painting and take a look! Recommentd print on gallery wrap canvas.
The resplendent quetzal is an aptly named bird that many consider among the world's most beautiful. These vibrantly colored animals live in the mountainous, tropical forests of Central America where they eat fruit, insects, lizards, and other small creatures.
During mating season, male quetzals grow twin tail feathers that form an amazing train up to three feet (one meter) long. Females do not have long trains, but they do share the brilliant blue, green, and red coloring of their mates. Male colors tend to be more vibrant.
Resplendent quetzal pairs use their powerful beaks to hollow hole nests in rotted trees or stumps. Inside, they take turns incubating two or three eggs�though males have such long tails that they sometimes stick outside the nest.
Young quetzals can fly at about three weeks of age, but males do not begin to grow their long tail plumes for three years.
Resplendent quetzals are also known as Guatemalan quetzals, and the birds are the symbol of that nation. Guatemala also trades in currency known as the "quetzal."
Unfortunately, these striking birds are threatened in Guatemala and elsewhere throughout their range. They are sometimes trapped for captivity or killed, but their primary threat is the disappearance of their tropical forest homes. In some areas, most notably Costa Rica's cloud forests, protected lands preserve habitat for the birds and provide opportunities for ecotourists and eager bird watchers from around the globe.
Such admirers continue a long history of adoration for the quetzal. The bird was sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples, and royalty and priests wore its feathers during ceremonies. The national Geographic
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February 25th, 2012
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Peyton, CO - United States
Great creation Phyllis, colorful and vibrant; I also enjoyed your description, very cool! F/V
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Hi Mike! Thank you, so very much. Most appreciated! I loved creating this. Smiles.
Encampment, WY - United States
What a joy! Beautifully done and captivating work! fav
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you so very much, Dawn. I have this hanging in our pretty bathroom and I love seeing it everyday!
Monee, IL - United States
Outstanding parrot painting, Phyllis! I especially like how you painted the long tail feathers in front of the reflected sunset on the water. L&F
Black Mountain, NC - United States
This is a beautiful painting, Phyllis.
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Bobbie. I am afraid I missed your wonderful comment 8 days ago. It is most appreciatedI
Brookeville, MD - United States
Phyllis this gets a big wow from me ... what a wonderfully colorful bird!!! lovely, lovely work of art!!! l/f
Merritt Island, Fl - United States
You never cease to amaze me with the variety of your work, Phyllis! I really like the format you used for this colorful bird. f/v
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank yo, so very much, AnnaJo. Your comments are always treasured. I love this size canvas but it is difficult to get people to open it and look at the entire Painting. So happy you like it!
Reno, NV - United States
Thank you, everyone who congratulated me on the sale of my "Beauty Bird Quetzal ". I am delighted and I enjoy your lovely comments! Phyllis
Reno, NV - United States
Thank You Roger! I loved painting it - 12 x 30, or 36. I never can remember. ;-)
Silicon Valley, CA - United States
Beautiful job you did, Phyllis!! That is my favorite bird quetzal:-D!!
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Hi Xueling Zou, Note that I FINALLY got your name right. Sorry I was so slow!
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