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Birdtober kicks off with the resplendent quetzal

Original: Hello # birdtober # birdtober2026 ! L'oiseau du jour : le quetzal resplendissant est l'emblème du Guatemala, les Mayas l

The Birdtober drawing challenge has begun, and day one features the resplendent quetzal. Participants are sharing nature illustrations of the bird, which is the national emblem of Guatemala and was considered sacred by the Maya. The quetzal is described as monogamous and frugivorous, with artists citing Wikipedia for facts and linking the event to Inktober-style daily drawing prompts.

Why now: The annual Birdtober challenge starting has prompted artists to share a daily bird illustration, beginning with the quetzal.

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• Hello # birdtober # birdtober2026 ! L'oiseau du jour : le quetzal resplendissant est l'emblème du Guatemala, les Mayas le considéraient comme un oiseau sacré. Le quetzal est monogame et frugivore. Merci # wikipedia # inktober # birds # bird # nature # naturedrawing # drawing #… · Lio57 · 17

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