Quetzals

Icons of the Cloud Forest

Alan F. Poole

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English

Comstock Publishing Associates
31 October 2023

Birds (ornithology); Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Series: Zona Tropical Publications

In Quetzals, the renowned ornithologist Alan F. Poole introduces readers to one of the world's most alluring group of birds. Native to the cloud forests of Mexico, and Central and South America, quetzals have played an essential role in the cultures of those lands, where their radiant, brightly colored feathers have been worshipped as sacred objects and coveted as luxury goods for millennia.

Drawing on scientific and historical facts, Poole details the natural history and cultural significance of these legendary birds. He focuses on the most iconic of quetzal species, the Resplendent Quetzal, delving into its distinctive ecology and behavior. He offers an overview of four other known quetzal species-the Pavonine Quetzal, the Golden-headed Quetzal, the White-tipped Quetzal, and the Crested Quetzal-and traces their evolutionary descent from the trogons. Spectacular photographs and illustrations accompany details of quetzal ecology, the long history of their place in the Mayan and Aztec worlds, and current conservation efforts.

A celebration of quetzals and the forests that nurture them, Quetzals is a must-have for anyone who wants to better understand these awe-inspiring birds.

By: Alan F. Poole
Imprint: Comstock Publishing Associates
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 254mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781501772214
ISBN 10: 150177221X
Series: Zona Tropical Publications
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alan F. Poole is an Associate of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the former editor of Birds of North America. He is the author of Ospreys.

Reviews for Quetzals: Icons of the Cloud Forest

A splendid, well-documented monograph on some of the most spectacular tropical birds—especially the colorful resplendent quetzal, whose males have trailing upper-tail covert streamers up to 30 inches long, over twice the bird's body length. * Choice *