Broad-billed Motmot, a photo from Alajuela, East

Photographer's Note

Motmots are a family of birds with a colourful plumage and a relatively heavy bill. Most species live in forests of Middle America. They have relatively long tails that in some species have a distinctive racket-like tip.

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Tue (93458) 2020-04-27 9:59

Hello Kari,
What a lovely little bird with its rather long and sharp beak, red head and long tail feathers, especially the two hanging the lowest make a nice detail. Excellent sharpness also.
Lars

Gerrit (62042) 2020-04-27 11:56

Hello Kari,
You did some fantastic birding and bird photography in Costa Rica. This is a fantastic capture.
thanks and regards,
Gerrit

tyro (30513) 2020-04-27 12:46

Hello Kari,

I have to confess that I had never heard of a motmot but your photograph shows this to be a most attractive bird with some glorious reddish colouring around its head, neck and breast and a very strange tail with what looks like two long feathers which are barely attached.

But your photograph is absolutely lovely with very soft light, rich colours, perfect exposure and excellent detail.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

ricardomattos (17600) 2020-04-27 16:13

Hi Kari,

Que belo pássaro com cores e plumagem do rabo bem original. Cada tiro aí traz uma surpresa agradável como este belo especime. Linda foto!

Parabens

Ricardo

jemaflor (148260) 2020-04-27 23:17

Hi Kari,
Well taken this bird, good sharpness management, nice brightness for the eye, original and impressive tail, tfs.

ifege (49465) 2020-04-27 23:44

Hi Kari
Interested bird, well captured in tricky light.
cheers
Ian

ikeharel (114629) 2020-04-27 23:55

Good morning Kari,
Wonderful bird with its red/brown plumage, the green backdrop works well in contrast.
Again, I never knew nor saw this specie.

Have a nice new day,
Ike

holmertz (103642) 2020-04-28 0:46

Hello Kari,
A fine capture of the attractive bird with a peculiar tale. It is well seated to give us a good angle to watch it, the branches give the photo a nice structure, there is a good light and the green background is perfectly blurred.
Best regards,
Gert

jhm (211738) 2020-04-28 10:04

Hello Kari,

Nice detailed picture with the bird as subject.
Colours, sharpness subject are fantastic.
Composition are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

lousat (139992) 2020-04-28 13:09

Hi Kari,not a common species,a lovely surprise and a very good capture despite the distance,the location and the difficult light too,well done. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

pierrefonds (115572) 2020-04-28 14:59

Hi Kari,

The branches are framing well the bird. The point of view is showing the details of the Broad-billed Motmot. The light has a good effect on the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

SteveH (8220) 2020-04-28 18:04

Hi Kari, birds can be difficult subjects, small quick moving and often occluded by plants or at the top of trees, so you've done well to get this image of a pretty bird with its distinctive tail. cheers, Steve

emka (158860) 2020-04-28 23:50

Hello Kari, Lovely portrait of this cute fellow. It is so sharp and well-composed. I am envious, I never succeed with the birds or butterfly. I should have a faster camera :).
Well done.
Stay safe

MAlgo

Royaldevon (86480) 2020-04-29 3:55

Hello Kari,

This is a completely new bird to me!
It is very distinctive, with its red colouring and long tail.
You have captured it well, showing a good catchlight in its eye and nice plumage details.

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

PiotrF (56042) 2020-04-30 16:06

Hello Kari,
An interesting specimen from this family of birds.
A very nice photo with good composition and beautiful colurs.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

jmdias (116511) 2020-06-17 12:28

kari

I never had seen a bird like this. curious the long tail with rackets. nice details of its colors against the natural environment.

take care

jorge