This photograph swiftly circulated on social media, underscoring the significance of the bird, which is endangered.

Given the angle of the photograph and the distance, some pointed out the possibility of Harry Potter’s magic seeping into real life, while others speculated it as a sign of the bird wandering soullessly in search of people’s memories. It’s worth mentioning that in March, one of these birds was relocated from Mexico City, near the Cuahutémoc borough, to its new habitat at the Miguel Álvarez del Toro Zoo.

Quetzal, the Most Beautiful Bird, Surprises in the Skies

This monogamous bird inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, feeding on aguacatillos, insects, mollusks, lizards, and frogs, among other creatures. Its natural predators include the emerald toucanet, squirrels, and other nocturnal mammals, as well as owls, hawks, and eagles, but primarily humans who capture it for the pet trade, unaware that it doesn’t