Turquoise-browed motmot facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Turquoise -browed motmot
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Eumomota
Species:	superciliosa

The turquoise-browed motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) is a beautiful bird. It belongs to the motmot family. You can find this bird in Central America. It lives from south-east Mexico, especially the Yucatán Peninsula, all the way to Costa Rica.

This motmot is very colorful. It has bright turquoise, green, and orange feathers. It is a common bird and is not in danger of disappearing. It likes to live in open areas. You can often see it on the edges of forests or in scrubland.

Meet the Motmots

Motmots are a group of birds that live in the warm, tropical forests of Central America. They are known for their bright colors and strong beaks. Many motmots, including the turquoise-browed motmot, have a special tail.

Their tail has two long feathers that look like bare sticks with tufts at the end. This unique look happens because the middle part of these tail feathers has no tiny barbs. It's like a natural design!

Special Names and National Bird Status

The turquoise-browed motmot has different names depending on where you are. In El Salvador, people call it Torogoz. In Nicaragua, it is known as Guardabarranco.

This bird is very important to both countries. It is the national bird of both El Salvador and Nicaragua. This means it is a special symbol for these nations.

Images for kids

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  A Torogoz in Joya de Ceren Mayan ruins in El Salvador

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In Spanish: Torogoz para niños