Dec 2

These are beautiful birds of the tropics in the Western Hemisphere.

Most of the species are easily recognized because the tail feathers have  a portion of the quill that is bare. That makes the end of the tail look like a raquet.

There are 10 species that range from Mexico to South America.

Photos:

Highland Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis)

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