Broad-billed Motmot
Broad-billed Motmot
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The Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum) is a vibrant motmot found in the humid lowland rainforests of Central and South America. It is distinguished by its green and rufous plumage, a black facial mask, and a long, broad bill, often with racquet-tipped tail feathers.
Where to spot
Widespread from Nicaragua south through Central America to the Amazon Basin in South America. Inhabits humid lowland rainforests, often along rivers and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, often repeated 'raup' calls. Look for it perched quietly in the forest mid-story, often swinging its tail slowly. Its broad bill is a good identification clue, along with its overall coloration.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the day, particularly at dawn and dusk. Their distinctive calls are a common sound in their habitat.
Where to spot
Widespread from Nicaragua south through Central America to the Amazon Basin in South America. Inhabits humid lowland rainforests, often along rivers and forest edges.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, often repeated 'raup' calls. Look for it perched quietly in the forest mid-story, often swinging its tail slowly. Its broad bill is a good identification clue, along with its overall coloration.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the day, particularly at dawn and dusk. Their distinctive calls are a common sound in their habitat.
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This species often joins mixed-species foraging flocks, especially those led by antbirds or tanagers, to take advantage of insects flushed out by other birds' movements.
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