Motmots (Momotidae)

 

The Momotidae is a small family (6 genera and 10-14 species) of medium-sized, brightly colored birds restricted to the tropical forests of Central and South America. They are about 17-50 cm in total length, with stout downcurved beaks, serrated along the upper edge, and mostly blue-green plumage with rufous or reddish underparts. In the majority of species the two central tail feathers are elongated, with racket-like tips. The Momotidae nest in burrows excavated in river banks or road cuts, caves or rock crevices. The clutch 3-4 white eggs; incubations lasts ca. 20 days; fledging after ca. 30 days. Both parents feed the young. Motmots usually hunts from a perch, sallying to catch insects, lizards, and frogs; they also eat fruit.

 

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