Blue-crowned Motmot

Habitat:
Rainforests in Central and South America.

Diet:
Insects, small amphibians, reptiles, and some fruits.

Enemies:
Habitat destruction. Snakes.

Facts:
Motmots belong to the family Momotidae and there are about eight different species.
Motmots are beautifully colored birds.
The Blue-crowned Motmot is a solitary bird and perches on branches looking for prey.
Females lay 3-4 eggs in holes that they dig by rivers or sometimes in between rocks.
Most species of Motmots have a long tail.
The Blue-crowned Motmot gets its name from the "blue crown" on top of its head.
Motmots are mainly greenish in color with some blue, black, and brown.

Golden Conure

Habitat:
Rainforests of Northeastern Brazil. Usually near water.

Diet:
Fruits, seeds, and nuts.

Enemies:
Snakes and larger birds of prey. Habitat destruction. Hunters.

Facts:
The Golden conure is also known as the Queen of Bavaria's Conure.
They are a beautiful bird with golden plumage and green flight feathers.
They are an endangered species mostly due to loss of habitat, hunting, and the exotic pet trade.
The Golden conure is a very noisy bird.
Their average length is about 13 - 14 inches.
Females give birth to 2 - 4 young. Both parents bring up the babies.
The Golden conure builds its nest in dead rainforest trees.
They travel in pairs or small family groups.
They are "seed dispersers" for many rainforest plants

Rhinohorned Bill

Habitat:
Rainforests of Northeastern Brazil. Usually near water.

Diet:
Fish, fruits, seeds, and nuts.

Enemies:
Snakes and larger birds of prey. Habitat destruction. Hunters.

Facts:

PNG Bird of Paradise

Habitat:
Rainforests of Northeastern Brazil. Usually near water.

Diet:
Fish, fruits, seeds, and nuts.

Enemies:
Snakes and larger birds of prey. Habitat destruction. Hunters.

Facts: