Lesson's Motmot

Less Racket

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Note that in the picture one of the two racket-shaped feathers at the end of its tail is missing.  It was thought that male Motmots preened their tail feathers to create the racket shape but further research showed that the feathers immediately above the racket are weak and fall off due to abrasion or during preening.  In this case the entire racket has fallen off, but will eventually be replaced.

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