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A young chief who had been protected by a hummingbird is killed by his jealous uncle and then transformed into a quetzal, symbol of freedom.
- ISBN: 9780816730711
- Author: Palacios, Argentina
- Published: 1993 , Troll Communications
- Themes: Birds, Jealousy, Myths and legends, Royalty, Spanish
- Descriptors: Guatemala, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 32