Animals on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

The colorful Turquoise-browed Motmot with its striking long tail feathers is one of the most beautiful birds of Costa Rica. They rival the Quetzals in their glorious colors, and are certainly easier to find.

Motmots don't build their nest in trees, but in an earth hole on a steep slope. They are related to the kingfishers and are only found in the Neotropics.

Kingfishers are often seen along rivers. The ringed kingfisher can grow up to 41 cm and is one of the largest kingfishers in the world.