These nine states are also the most populous, and include about one-half of the total U.S. population. Sparsely populated states such as Alaska, Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota have very small elderly populations â less than 100,000 each in 2000.But the states with the most elderly do not necessarily have the oldest population age profiles.California is still a relatively young state even though it has the greatest number of elderly residents: Less than 11 percent of the state's total population was age 65 or older in 2000.In contrast, nearly 18 percent of Florida's population was age 65 or older, the highest proportion of any state (see table).parsely populated states such as Alaska, Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota have very small elderly populations â less than 100,000 each in 2000. But the states with the most elderly do not necessarily have the oldest population age profiles.
quetzal. 1  any of several large Central and South American trogons of the genus Pharomachrus, having golden-green and scarlet plumage, especially P. mocino (resplendent quetzal) the national bird of Guatemala: rare and possibly endangered. 2  a paper money and monetary unit of Guatemala, equal to 100 centavos.
On the head of the Quetzal is a golden green color. The female Quetzal are usually more brown in coloring. Location. Quetzals are very rare to find but can be found in Mexico, and the Central American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.They are normally found in humid subtropical areas, specifically among the moist mountain cloud forests with lush vegetables.he quetzal is a beautiful animal. Its scientific name is Pharomachrus mocino. Quetzals can be anywhere from 10-14 inches from bill to base of tail.