Lesson's motmot (Momotus lessonii)

Curi cancha Lessons motmot in tree. 2018-02-18 13.52.46 Costa Rica
Classification: Genus Momotus; Family Momotidae
General: Lesson's motmot (Momotus lessonii) or the blue-diademed motmot, is a colorful near-passerine bird found in forests and woodlands of southern Mexico to western Panama. This species and the blue-capped motmot, whooping motmot, Trinidad motmot, Amazonian motmot, and Andean motmot were all considered conspecific. [more]

First documented observation : 2018-02-18 in Costa Rica.