Lesson's Motmot perched in a tree at Orquideas Inn, Alajuela

Orquideas Inn, Alajeula, near San Jose, Costa Rica (August 2012)

Status is classified as Least Concern. There has been a recent split of Blue-crowned Motmot into six species including Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii) which ranges from southern Mexico to western Panama. Also known as Blue-diademed Motmot. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Lesson's motmot (Momotus lessonii) / Wikipedia
Lesson's Motmot Momotus lessonii / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Blue-diademed Motmot Momotus lessonii
Lesson's Motmot Momotus lessonii / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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