Until recently, it was thought that the Resplendent Quetzal could not be bred or held for any long time in captivity, and indeed it was noted for usually killing itself soon after being captured or caged. For this reason it is a traditional symbol of liberty. However, a zoo in Mexico has kept this species since 1992, and in 2004 breeding in captivity was announced. —Wikipedia
I grew up with images of this bird all over my house. I was told it couldn’t be held in captivity because it would die without its freedom. u____u Darn you, Mexico.
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