About the Rufous Motmot
The rufous motmot is a near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found from northeastern Honduras south to western Ecuador, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Baryphthengus martii |
| Species Codes | rufmot1, RMOT, RUMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Motmot belong to?
The Rufous Motmot (Baryphthengus martii) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Motmot?
The rufous motmot is a near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found from northeastern Honduras south to western Ecuador, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil....
Where can I report a Rufous Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufmot1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Motmots 14 species
More Birds in Order Coraciiformes
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
14
Species in Family
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