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.
The photos on this page were taken by Alexandra Makhnina in Costa Rica.
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.