Blue-crowned motmot / Amazonasmotmot (Momotus momota)
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Curi cancha blue crowned motmot in tree. 2018-02-18 13:52:48 Costa Rica
Observations
First documented observation: 2018-02-18 in Costa Rica. Most recent observation: 2023-04-16 in Yucatan.Description
Classification: Genus Momotus (Momotus); Family Momotidae (Momotidae)General: I saw one in Monteverde, Costa Rica. It was perched on a cable and showed no fear, so I had time to take a picture. I've read that they often use cables as a place to watch for insects or other food.
General: The call sounds a lot like a frog to me. The song less so because it consists of multiple notes, but it still sounds similar.
Etymology: Both motmot and bobo (the name Costa Ricans use) are onomatopoeia, meaning their name sounds like the call they make: “mot-mot” or “bo-bo.” [Link]
Media
Turquoise-crowned motmot on birding tour with Erik Ramos. 2023-04-16 06:45:52 Yucatan
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Turquoise-crowned motmot in cenote, a natural swimming pool. 2023-04-14 12:53:56 Yucatan
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Turquoise-crowned motmot at Chichen Itza - every good Maya ruin has some great birds! 2023-04-13 10:26:16 Yucatan
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Turquoise-crowned motmot in Uxmal. 2023-04-07 15:28:32 Yucatan
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Curi cancha blue crowned motmot in tree. 2018-02-18 13:52:46 Costa Rica
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