Blue-crowned Motmot
Blue-crowned Motmot
Vibrant and captivating, the blue-crowned or blue-capped motmot (Momotus coeruliceps) is a bird that adds a splash of color to the forests and woodlands of Costa Rica. Once considered part of a larger group that included the Lesson’s Motmot, Whooping Motmot, Trinidad Motmot, Amazonian Motmot, and Andean Motmot, it now stands alone as its own distinct species.
Distinguishing Features
As the only species in its former group to sport a blue central crown, the blue-capped motmot is easily recognizable. A black eyemask adds to its striking appearance. Listen closely, and you might hear its distinctive call – a low, owl-like “ooo-doot.” Despite their size, these birds can be surprisingly elusive, often sitting motionless in their dense forest homes.
Diet and Habits
Like most motmots, the blue-capped motmot enjoys a varied diet of insects, lizards, and fruit. When it comes to nesting, they prefer to excavate tunnels in banks, where they lay three to four white eggs.
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