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's 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 looking for the quetzal that took away his feathers.