Chronicles of a Birders Life Record
Over the previous 40 years I’ve had the great fortune to photographically doc 85% of the chicken species added to my “Life Record.” This weblog sequence showcases the photographs and anecdotal accounts that doc these “Lifer” sightings and slightly in regards to the setting and tradition of the world. This Lifer weblog sequence begins with the primary LIFER exterior of the US, Lifer #624 and proceeds chronologically ahead from there.
A Reflections of the Pure World Weblog Publish Collection by Jim Achieve
Lesson’s Motmot (Momotus lessonii) > Momotidae > Coraciiformes
IDENTIFICATION: Giant motmot of tropical lowland forest and edge, primarily in humid areas. Perches low to excessive, normally in shady areas. Blue crown with a giant black central patch, not like strong blue of Blue-capped Motmot, which happens to the north. Plumage general much less contrasting in sample than Turquoise-browed Motmot, with a lot smaller tail rackets. The title ‘motmot’ comes from double-hooting name of this species, which might sound like an owl, and is principally uttered round daybreak.
FIRST “LIFER” OBSERVATION:
–Date First Noticed: 10 Jan 2022
–Location: El Tajo, Yucatán, MX
–EBird Hyperlink: Carrt. El Tajo, Yucatán, MX (21.395, -88.565) | MX-YUC
–Birding With: Miguel Amar Uribe, Claudio Gomez, and Santiago Contreras from Mexico Kan Excursions
SPECIES GLOBAL eBIRD DISTRIBUTION MAP
Yellow Star indications the situation of my Lifer sighting
DETAILS ABOUT SIGHTING: We had stopped and waalked alongside a facet street the place I scored a few lifers and had returned to the automotive when Claudio identified my Lifer Lesson’s Motmot. Sadly I used to be unable to get targeted on the chicken. I used to be lucky to see and {photograph} them later in Campeche, Quintana Roo and in Belize.
PHOTOS TAKEN: Picture titles point out location together with Campeche, Quintana Roo and Belize. No pictures had been efficiently taken of the preliminary Lifer in Yucatán.
Earlier 3 posts in my LIFER Weblog Collection.
