Keel-billed Motmot

The Keel-billed Motmot is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Keel-billed Motmot is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Electron carinatum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

The keel-billed motmot is considered Vulnerable, with habitat fragmentation due to agrarian conversion and banana plantations as principal threats. Geographic range is estimated at 14,000 mi2 (36,000 km2). Its numbers are estimated at less than 10,000, with populations declining. SIGNIFICANCE TO HUMANS None known. More

Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) 2. Blue-throated Motmot (Aspatha gularis) 3. Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) 4. Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) 5. Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) 6. Green-breasted Mountain-Gem (Lampornis sybillae) 7. Lovely Cotinga (Cotinga amabilis) 8. Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) 9. Great Green Macaw (Ara ambigua) 10. More

* Keel-billed Motmot, Electron carinatum * Broad-billed Motmot, Electron platyrhynchum Both inhabit humid evergreen tropical forest. Both occur in Central America, and the Broad-billed Motmot occurs in a large region of South America as well. They are distinguished from other motmots by their much wider bills. The rackets on their tails are less dramatic than those of many other motmot species and may be absent. More

Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum 2009 IUCN Red List Category (as evaluated by BirdLife International - the official Red List Authority for birds for IUCN): Vulnerable Justification This species has a relatively large and fragmented range, but it occurs at low densities and therefore requires large expanses of undisturbed habitat to sustain viable populations. More

Rare Keel-billed Motmot Seen in Society Hall. Belize Audubon Society Newsletter. Vol. 26, 1:14. 15 Collar, N.J., P. Andrew. 1988. Birds to Watch, ICBP World Checklist of Threatened Birds. p.205. 16 Miller, Bruce W., Carolyn M. Miller. 1996. More

Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) * Vulnerable Keel-billed Motmot by Scott Olmstead Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) photo Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) photo details * Recorded 19 March 2010 * Added to IBC 6 weeks 5 days ago * Author Scott Olmstead * Location Arenal region, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica * More

The keel-billed motmot has a very distinctive pair of tail feathers. Two large feathers extend further than the other feathers and give the appearance of two rackets hanging from the back of the bird. According to Wikipedia, the bird will wag its tail – flicking those two feathers when they sense predators nearby. That action informs the predator the bird is aware of its presence and is ready to flee if attacked. Thus, the predator knows it has been bested. More

Of the nine species, only the keel-billed motmot is considered Vulnerable. The main threat is a rapid rate of habitat destruction. Significance to humans Indigenous tribes may use motmot tail feathers or wings in ornamentation. Folklore of the Brazilian Pareci Tribe of Mato Grosso attributes gaps without barbs along the tail of the rufous motmot to carrying fire embers. Motmots were well known in the Mayan culture. More

Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) by Don Jones. More

Keel-billed Motmot - Electron carinatum Blue-throated Motmot Aspatha gularis Volc More

have witnessed a Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) in consort with a Broad-billed Motmot (E. platyrhynchum). In early September, while birding the trail at El Silencio (near Tabacón in the Arenal area), he came across both species on the same perch. “In addition to sharing the perch, they also hunted together. On two occasions, the Broad-billed Motmot caught an insect and the Keel-billed Motmot attempted to take the prey from it. More

Keel-billed Motmot, Electron carinatum Momotidae (MOTMOTS) Keel-billed Motmot, Electron carinatum This photo was taken in: Costa Rica The photo was taken by: Steve Bird , Birdseekers Birdseekers Tour reports Birdwatching Holidays around the world Birdseekers Birdseeker tour company Birdseekers Tour reports Birdwatching Holidays around the world Birdseekers photo's taken by Tony Crittenden Identification More

Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum = Described by: Du Bus de Gisignies (1847) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Costa Rica - Feb 29, 2008 More

Keel-billed Motmot, Costa Rica, Arenal 1st February 2006 © Gordon Ellis Picture taken by Ian Ellis Send this as a postcard Keel-billed Motmot - Keel-billed Motmot, Costa Rica, Arenal 25/01/08 © Steve Bird see my website for more pics Keel-billed Motmot - Keel-billed Motmot, Costa Rica, ARenal Jan - 2009 © Steve Bird A rare species for Costa Rica, this was one of 4 seen on our More

* Keel-billed Motmot, Electron carinatum * Broad-billed Motmot, Electron platyrhynchum * Turquoise-browed Motmot, Eumomota superciliosa Example Usage of Motmot - asiadevii: says Me:Jill ilang tao yng pinsan mo? Jill:12 Me: *tingin kay Motmot* Naku mot mas mukha ka pa ring bata.. (lm... http://plurk.com/p/57oqe7 adeliagrania: Adeliagrania@hotmailRT @mutiads: mutiamuy@hot RT @misellajns: Miselladarmalim@hot RT: @maudytimot Motmot.m5@hotmail. More

Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) = French: Motmot à bec caréné German: Kielschnabelmotmot Spanish: Momoto Carenado Taxonomy: Prionites carinatus Du Bus de Gisignies, 1847, Guatemala. Appears closely related to E. platyrhynchum, and the two might even be conspecific: they are very similar in structure and, apparently, in vocalizations, although differing notably in plumage; also, mixed pair, with courtship feeding, recorded in two successive seasons in Costa Rica; further research required. Monotypic. More

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is the Keel-billed Motmot, which nests in the area. Belize is one of the last outposts where this globally vulnerable species is relatively common. Other notable birds seen at Caracol include Ocellated Turkey, Crested Guan, and Great Curassow. While admiring the largest Maya site in Belize you may also see colorful toucans and trogons. More

Keel-billed Motmot - any of the forested areas here can host a Keel-billed Motmot, the Hanging Bridges of Arenal is good for it. Three-wattled Bellbird - Mostly seen around February to June during its breeding season. Its call is magnificent and you will realize if they are around. Black-throated Wren - Very common in the area usually heard before seen, found in the tangle inside or outside the forest. More

the keel-billed motmot is one of the rarest birds in Central America with only a handful of sightings in Guatamala, Belize, and Mexico in recent years. Bird watchers can now choose from a growing number of hotels and tour companies that cater specifically to the interests of the bird enthusiast. Nature trails, recorded species lists, and viewing platforms in many locations throughout the country have helped to expand vacation packages to include birding. More