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COSTA RICA BIRDS: MOTMOTS





Motmots are tropical Costa Rica birds.

If you are interested to check them out on your Costa Rica vacation, you're going to find seven of the world's 10 species here, most characterized by racket tails. Ticos call these lovely birds "pajaro bobo" (clown bird) but it hardly seems fair.

Around San José, the most common is the blue-crowned motmot, often seen in large gardens or wooded areas. It likes worms, insects, lizards, small snakes and even ripe bananas. Listen for its owl-like double hoot (which is the source of its name).

Should your Costa Rica vacation travel take you to the dry forests around Guanacaste you're likely to see the turquoise-browed motmot. It's pretty common and is the national bird of both Nicaragua and El Salvador. Birdwatching is a popular part of Costa Rica tourism. 894 different species have been seen in this tiny state.

So. . . bring your camera!

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