About the Russet-crowned Motmot
The russet-crowned motmot is a species of motmot native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala. It is a year-round resident of the tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and scrubland. The russet-crowned motmot is the most understudied species of motmot in the family Momotidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Momotus mexicanus |
| Species Codes | rucmot1, RCMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Russet-crowned Motmot belong to?
The Russet-crowned Motmot (Momotus mexicanus) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Russet-crowned Motmot?
The russet-crowned motmot is a species of motmot native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala. It is a year-round resident of the tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and scrubland. The russet-crowned motmot is the most understudied species of motmot in the family Momotidae....
Where can I report a Russet-crowned Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Russet-crowned Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucmot1, or on iNaturalist.
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