Among the many colorful birds of Costa Rica, the trogons and motmots stood out for their quiet elegance. Often perched and unhurried, they offered moments to slow down and appreciate subtle color, graceful form, and the stillness of the forest. These images reflect those encounters—less about motion, and more about presence.
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Gartered Trogon
Lesson’s Motmot
Gartered-violaceous Trogon
Rufous Motmot
Gartered Trogon
Broad-billed Motmot
Gartered-violaceous Trogon
Lesson’s Motmot
Northern-black-throated Trogon
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Northern-black-throated Trogon
Gartered-violaceous Trogon
Gartered-violaceous Trogon
Slaty-tailed Trogon
Black-headed Trogon
