Turquoise-browed Motmot

Eumomota superciliosa

The Turquoise-browed Motmot is a striking bird found in Central America. It is known for its distinctive racket-shaped tail and vibrant plumage. This species primarily feeds on insects, small reptiles, and fruits, and is often observed perched in the forest canopy. The Turquoise-browed Motmot is known for its unique call, a series of low hoots followed by a distinctive 'ta-daaa' sound. It nests in burrows in earthen banks and is known for its characteristic behavior of swinging its tail from side to side. This species plays an important role in the ecosystem as a seed disperser and predator of small vertebrates.

Habitat: Tropical forests and woodland

Tours where you can spot this bird

Custom Yucatan Birding and Nature Photography Tour

Mexico / Yucatan Peninsula Private tour 1 day | 0h

A custom birding and nature photography experience in the Yucatan Peninsula, designed around target birds, family needs or Maya-history inte...

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Classic 9-Day Yucatan Birding Route

Mexico / Cancun Group tour 9 days | 0h

A relaxed 9-day Yucatan Peninsula birding route through Cancun, Cozumel, Rio Lagartos, Valladolid, Coba, Muyil and Felipe Carrillo Puerto....

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Riviera Maya Area Birding Day

Mexico / Riviera Maya Private tour 1 day | 6h

A flexible Riviera Maya birding day from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum or nearby resorts....

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Puerto Morelos Toh Reserve Birding

Mexico / Puerto Morelos Private tour 1 day | 5h

A Puerto Morelos birding visit to Toh Reserve for Yucatan forest birds, migrants and Riviera Maya birders with limited time....

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Chichen Itza and Chankom Birding Morning

Mexico / Chichen Itza Private tour 1 day | 5h

A sunrise birding morning around Chankom and Chichen Itza for Yucatan endemics, forest birds and optional Maya ruins....

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Uxmal and Puuc Route Birding Day

Mexico / Uxmal Private tour 1 day | 8h

A birding day around Uxmal and the Puuc Route for Yucatan endemics, low forest birds and optional archaeology....

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