The dancers wear large circular headdresses ofquetzalfeathers, which give the dance its name, and red suits.
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Thequetzalfeathers in the center of the headdress are raised relative to the sides.
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The skin of thequetzalis very thin and easily torn, so it has evolved thick plumage to protect its skin.
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Thequetzalhad long, shiny feathers and was perched in a tree.
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The king is wearing his hair back withquetzalfeathers indicating that he will also let blood in this ceremony.
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Among the most important goods that circulate within the long-distance trade network were salt, obsidian, jade, turquoise, andquetzalfeathers.
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The group just reach the edge of the forest when they are suddenly attacked by wildquetzal.
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A tree in the required stage of decomposition is susceptible to weather damage, and the availability of suitable trees may limit the resplendentquetzalpopulation.
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The famedquetzalresides here seasonally.
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Likewise, the noble men dressed well, adorning themselves with multicolored cloaks, loin cloths, necklaces, arm bands, lip plugs and devices made of the prizedquetzalfeathers.
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The nine flags with the stylized feathers depict nine bundles ofquetzalfeathers, each containing 20 feathers at a cost of 9 loads of 20 mantles each.
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Except for the introduction of 50 quetzales notes in 1967, the denominations of banknotes were unchanged until and 1quetzalcoins replaced notes at the end of the 1990s.
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Their differing maturing times in the cloudforest determine the migratory movements of the quetzals to differing elevation levels in the forests.
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The introduction of banknotes in the denominations of 500 and 1000 quetzals is still pending congress's approval.
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Male quetzals have iridescent green wing coverts, back, chest and head, and a red belly.
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