Motmot (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption To test whether the matador bug used its red flags to deter predators, the authors observed how motmots reacted to them and to crickets. STRI research assistant Jorge Medina, who is known for his deep knowledge of birds, supported the team by catching the birds for the experiment. Credit Steven Paton/STRI Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.