Motmot Highnose

The motmot highnose, Altirhinus momotus, is a species of highnose.

Other names
Racket-tailed highnose, racquet-tailed highnose.

Description
The motmot highnose is a medium-sized highnose (7") that resembles a motmot. Its bill has a small casque on it. Its wings are green and its breast is yellow. Its tail is bluish-green and has a racket-tailed tips, which easily break off. It has a small crest, unlike the momots.

Similar species
It has a small crest, however; it can be laid flat on its head. It should not be confused for a motmot otherwise.

Diet
Fruit, small vertebrates, and insects.

Calls
Said to make a hooting noise, like that of an owl.

Distribution/habitat
It is found in Devonshire and Shire; and Aifric. Its habitat is wet, mature forests.

It migrates to northern Aifric.