combining "quetzal," referring to the colorful bird renowned for its beautiful plumage, and "coatl," meaning serpent. This amalgamation reflects the duality in Quetzalcoatl's nature as both a ...

He began exploring photographic techniques that would allow him to express his love of nature and show the beauty of birds in a way not seen before. Evoking an airborne serpent, western marsh ...

the feathered serpent was known by two primary names. Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec name, comes from the Nahuatl language, combining quetzal, a species of brightly feathered bird, and coatl ...