Blue-capped Motmot
Blue-capped Motmot
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The Blue-capped Motmot is a visually striking species found in northeastern Mexico, characterized by its bright turquoise-blue crown, black mask, and iridescent green plumage. It often sports the family's iconic racquet-tipped tail.
Where to spot
Endemic to northeastern Mexico, primarily in the Sierra Madre Oriental. Inhabits humid montane evergreen forests, cloud forests, and canyons, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, hooting calls that echo through the forest. Look for it perching motionless for long periods in the mid-canopy or understory. Its blue cap and tail racquets are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its highland habitat. Most vocal and active during the mornings and late afternoons. Breeding season in spring can increase vocalizations.
Where to spot
Endemic to northeastern Mexico, primarily in the Sierra Madre Oriental. Inhabits humid montane evergreen forests, cloud forests, and canyons, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, hooting calls that echo through the forest. Look for it perching motionless for long periods in the mid-canopy or understory. Its blue cap and tail racquets are key identification features.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its highland habitat. Most vocal and active during the mornings and late afternoons. Breeding season in spring can increase vocalizations.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This motmot, like others, excavates long nesting tunnels in earthen banks, often along ravines or riverbeds, where they lay their eggs in a chamber at the end of the tunnel.
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