Turquoise-browed Motmot Eumomota superciliosa

Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Motmots are medium-sized, colourful birds from Central and South America, related to kingfishers and rollers. The beautiful Turquoise-browed Motmot is native to Central America.
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot
The photos on this page were taken by Alexandra Makhnina in Costa Rica.
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Male and female have similar plumage. The racket-shaped tail plumes, on both males and females (unusually for birds) are used as an additional means of communication.
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Turquoise-browed Motmot