Tody Motmot
NameTody Motmot
Common NameTody Motmot
Scientific NameHylomanes momotula
FamilyMomotidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsGreenish upperparts, rufous crown, a bright blue supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a distinct black mask extending through the eye. Its throat is pale, and underparts are buffy.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a soft, low, repeated 'hoot' or 'whoop' sound, often described as 'poo-poo-poo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeInhabits humid evergreen forests from southern Mexico south through Central America, including Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesSmallest motmot species, Short, straight bill, Lack of racket-tipped tail feathers, Rufous crown, Blue supercilium, Black eye mask
Description
This small, shy motmot is characterized by its short, straight bill and lack of the typical racket-tipped tail feathers found in other motmot species. It typically perches quietly in the understory of humid evergreen forests, often remaining still for long periods.
