Momotidae Collection

Rufous motmot (Baryphthengus martii) perched on branch. Rancho Naturalista, Cartago, Costa Rica

Wildlife, Birds, Turquoise-Browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) aka Guardabarranco or Torogoz, the national bird of Nicaragua

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii semirufus) adult, perched on branch, Canopy Lodge, El Valle, Panama, October

Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula obscurus) adult, perched on twig, El Valle, Panama, October

Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) adult, close-up of head and breast, in montane rainforest, Milpe, Andes, Ecuador, November

Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) adult, perched on fern stem in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November

Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) adult, perched on branch, Costa Rica, february

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Discover the vibrant world of Momotidae, a family of colorful motmots showcased here. From the Rufous Motmot's (Baryphthengus martii) fiery plumage in Costa Rica and Panama, to the Turquoise-Browed Motmot's (Eumomota superciliosa) striking turquoise eyebrows in February, these birds add a splash of excitement to the lush rainforests of Central and South America. The Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula) blends in with the foliage, while the Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) stands out against the ferns in the montane rainforests of the Andes. Each Momotidae species, captured in these breathtaking images from Rancho Naturalista in Cartago, Canopy Lodge in El Valle, and various locations in Costa Rica and Ecuador, invites us to marvel at their unique beauty and adaptability.