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Trinidad Motmot (Momotus bahamensis)

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This is one of the five species of Blue-crowned Motmots. This species is found only on Trinidad and Tobago. Like other Motmots it nests in long underground tunnels and eats mostly insects. Note the "racquet tail" feathers. (Tobago)