The term maya refers to a folk taxonomy often used in the Philippines to refer to a variety of small, commonly observed passerine birds, including a number of sparrows, finches and munias.

Quetzals (/ kɛtˈsɑːl, ˈkɛtsəl /) are strikingly colored birds in the trogon family. They are found in forests, especially in humid highlands, with the five species from the genus Pharomachrus …

The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a small bird found in Central America and southern Mexico that lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests. They are part …

Oct 23, 2024 · Birds in Maya art reveal the civilization’s profound connection with nature and spirituality. The Chilam Balam of Kaua and Felix Medina Tzuc highlight the symbolic roles of …

Jun 17, 2024 · In Mayan culture, birds symbolize various things. The heron is linked to the rulers, the frigate, the ocellated turkey, and the seagull are associated with rituals and sacrifice, while …

Feb 17, 2024 · To the Mayans, the quetzal was a sacred bird and potent symbol of their cosmology and worldview. Understanding its cultural meaning provides deeper insight into the …

Feb 3, 2024 · For the ancient Mayan civilization, the resplendent quetzal was a sacred bird intricately linked to indigenous religion, mythology and rulership. The Mayans incorporated the …

Ongoing field work by the authors among seven Mayan linguistic communities in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize reveal details about the important roles that birds play in the daily lives …

May 4, 2023 · Maya knowledge about birds can be gleaned from a range of sources, including Classic Maya painting on pots and walls, a few pre-Columbian texts, excellent Colonial-era …

Since there are many hundreds of birds, it is a challenge to identify each species, but as soon as possible we will complete this list and add the biological name, genus and species, where …