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Turquoise-browed Motmot in the jungles near Chichen Itza These were quite common around our lodge near Chichen Itza - they really added the avian Maya touch to the surroundings. They were considered Royal or sacred birds by the Maya. Eumomota superciliosa,Geotagged,Mexico,Summer,Turquoise-browed motmot,Yucatan Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Turquoise-browed Motmot in the jungles near Chichen Itza

These were quite common around our lodge near Chichen Itza - they really added the avian Maya touch to the surroundings. They were considered Royal or sacred birds by the Maya.

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The Turquoise-browed motmot

The turquoise-browed motmot is a colourful, medium-sized bird of the motmot family, Momotidae. It inhabits Central America from south-east Mexico, to Costa Rica, where it is common and not considered threatened. The call is nasal, croaking and far-carrying.

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Similar species: Kingfisher, Bee-eater, Rollers
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Uploaded Aug 25, 2017. Captured Jul 23, 2016 15:47 in Carr. Costera del Golfo 5009, Yucatán, Mexico.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
  • f/5.8
  • 1/101s
  • ISO400
  • 150.5mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.