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.
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Highland Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis)
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