Days later, the other birds found the road runner hiding deep in the forest. He had no feathers, and he was very cold. He told the birds about the quetzal promise. The birds felt sorry for the road-runner, and each gave up a few feathers to cover him. That is why, today, the road-runner's feathers are such an odd mix of drab and faded colors, and why he always watches the Mayan roads. He is still as looking for the quetzal that took away his feathers.