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Birds
Lesson's motmot
Lesson's motmot · Momotus lessonii
Bright, mysterious and always with a spatula-shaped tail – the Lesson's motmot turns forest explorations into voyages of discovery for those who pay attention.
Fact file
- Size
- About 35 to 38 cm long, of which a third is tail, usually weighs 90 to 120 grams
- Males and females
- Male and female look almost the same
- Sounds
- Deep, rolling calls like "hoo-doo", often at dusk
- Diet
- Eats insects, small reptiles, fruit and occasionally small frogs
- Offspring
- Breeds in self-dug burrows, usually 3–4 eggs per clutch
How to identify Lesson's motmot
The Lesson's motmot impresses with its bright green-blue plumage, olive-green breast and a striking, turquoise-glowing band on the head. The black stripe through the red eye, the deep blue crown and the diadem that gives it its name make it stand out clearly.
Its most distinctive feature is the long tail, which ends in two bare sections with spatula-shaped tips. Its compact body and strong, slightly curved bill help you tell the Lesson's motmot apart from other motmots.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 2 places where you can see Lesson's motmot
Where Lesson's motmot live
Discover Lesson's motmot on your trip.
The app shows you where and when to see wildlife along your route.
