Motmots

Order: Coraciiformes

Family: Momotidae

9 species

HABITAT AND RANGE:

neotropical forests and clearings;

DESCRIPTION:

15-50 cm; typically green or brown, often with spot in center of breast, racquet-tipped tail; bill large, decurved, serrate; wings short, rounded; tail long; legs short; "wag" tail;

FOOD:

omnivorous;

BREEDING:

burrow-nesters; sexes similar; monogamous; 2-4 eggs; biparental care.

SOUNDS:

Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum calling

Blue-crowned Motmot Momotus momota calling

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