Competition entry: Blue-crowned Mot Mot - Costa Rica
Blue-crowned Mot Mot - Costa Rica by Sonja Haske
2013 December Competition - B Open
35 points - 1st Place
Judges' comments:
Colors are great; very sharp; eyes have catch light; uniqu‏e bird; background a little distracting
Maker's notes:

Costa Rica has many beautiful birds, but this is one of the most beautiful. I consider myself lucky to have been this close to this lovely creature. They build their nests in the ground--some "natives" call them "Dumb Birds". However, they are actually smart as the hot weather and warm earth act to incubate the eggs and they hatch quicker.