One particularly special morning meander through the rainforest brought me to these keel-billed motmots almost immediately after venturing onto the trail. At first, only one was visible, proudly displaying the fuzzy caterpillar clutched within his beak. For the first few minutes, he was cautious toward my presence, sticking within the even darker shadows of the rainforest undergrowth. As I sat a respectful distance away, careful to avoid sudden movements, he became progressively more comfortable, hopping to more exposed perches. Soon, his “friend” (likely a rival suitor, seeking the affection of a lady hidden nearby) also began to conspicuously show off the beetle within his beak. They put on a spectacular show, occasionally swapping perches and singing. Eventually, the caterpillar carrier even chose a perch within a small, nearby clearing where his brilliant colours were beautifully accentuated by the morning light. I never did see the lady motmot, but suspect she chose the beetle bringer as that motmot disappeared, the other fellow shallowing his caterpillar in short order. Curi-Cancha Reserve, Costa Rica.