Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
72 species across birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and insects. Filter by category, region, or elevation.
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Lesson's Motmot in Costa Rica
Momotus lessonii
Motmots · ~40 cm · all
Central ValleyCaribbeanPacific
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Recorded by Oliver Komar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Widespread motmot of forest edges and gardens. Greenish body, black eye-mask, and a long racket-tipped tail. Formerly lumped as Blue-crowned Motmot.
Fun Facts
- ▸Recently split from the Blue-crowned Motmot complex.
- ▸Often seen on power lines and garden fence posts.
- ▸Diet includes large insects, lizards, and even small snakes.
Best Months
Year-round
Featured On
- · Poás + Doka + La Paz Day
- · 7-Day Private Birding Tour
