long raquet-tipped tail; rufous underparts (Panama; 2008-05-20)
Blue-crowned Motmot Momotus momota
Native Range: Latin America
Notes:
a large motmot with beautiful colors and a long raquet-tipped tail; inhabits deep tropical forests where it usually hides in the shadows; no sexual dimorphism.
black spot on central breast; black face mask (Panama; 2008-05-20)
blue borders to face mask; greenish back and wing (Panama; 2008-05-20)
patch of blue on the wing (Panama; 2008-05-20)
often remains still and hidden in forest understory (Panama; 2008-05-20)