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The Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula) is small and infrequently seen bird of shady forest understory in humid tropical lowlands. Rather inactive. Sits quietly, mainly at low to middle levels, and occasionally wags its tail slowly. Usually not seen until flushed, when flies off with a low whirr of wings. Note the overall drab greenish plumage with a rusty cap and bushy whitish whisker marks. Much smaller than other motmots and lacks the racket tail tips of most larger motmot species.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Forests
- Class: Aves
- Order: Coraciiformes
- Family: Momotidae
- Genus: Hylomanes
Diet
Insectivore: spiders, all types of insects, butterflies, and especially the large Morphos of Central and South America are on its menu, but it won't snub snails or small lizards either.
Colors
Note the overall drab greenish plumage with a rusty cap and bushy whitish whisker marks.
Fun Facts
Much smaller than other motmots and lacks the racket tail tips of most larger motmot species. They are often seen perched motionless for long periods, scanning their surroundings for prey.
Map
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