Any one of several species of long-tailed, passerine birds
   of the genus Momotus, having a strong serrated beak. In most of the
   species the two long middle tail feathers are racket-shaped at the tip,
   when mature. The bird itself is said by some writers to trim them into
   this shape. They feed on insects, reptiles, and fruit, and are found
   from Mexico to Brazil. The name is derived from its note.