| Existen por lo menos 9 especies de Momotos, todas nativas a los trópicos Americanos. Su mayor distintivo son dos plumas muy largas en la cola, con forma de raqueta, que mueven de lado a lado a modo de péndulo, para avisar a depredadores que ya han sido detectados. Por este comportamiento también se les conoce como “pájaro reloj”. En México encontramos a las variedades Cejiturquesa y Coroniazul, ambas muy coloridas y frecuentemente vistas al borde de la selva, sobre caminos y cerca de cenotes. Se alimentan de insectos, arañas, gusanos y lagartijas. |
MOMOTOS
MOTMOTS
MOTMOTS
| There are at least 9 different species of Motmot, all of which are found in the American tropics. Their most distinguishing feature are two extra long raquet-shaped tail feathers which are swung side to side like a pendulum to let potential predators know they´ve been spotted. This behaviour has earned them the name of “clock bird”. Locally we can find the Turquoise Browed and the Blue Crowned, both are very colorful and are often found along forest edges, roads and near cenotes. They feed on insects, spiders, worms & lizards. |
| Photos and text by David Nuñez |
| Recomendamos estos libros sobre la Fauna de México. (Los nuestros son bilingues.) |
| To learn more about the Wildlife of Mexico, we recommend the following books. |
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