Resplendent Quetzal #3, Costa Rica Sorrento - Mornington PeninsulaArchway Glow also known as the Northern

also known as the Northern Tamandua

Each detail reflects a moment of discovery

It uses its vibrant toes to stir up the water

standing proudly above a sea of lush greenery

Resplendent Quetzal #3, Costa Rica Sorrento - Mornington PeninsulaArchway Glow also known as the NorthernOMG! What can I say? As our Costa Rica adventure reluctantly comes to an end, we were blessed with the piece de resistance the Respledent Quetzal! Often hailed as one of the worlds most stunning birds, we spent four hours waiting patiently to get the shots we so desperately wanted. With its iridescent green feathers that shimmer like emeralds and ruby red chest, the quetzal looks like a living piece of treasure. Male quetzals take extravagance to the