About the Whooping Motmot
The whooping motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Momotus subrufescens |
| Species Codes | bucmot3, WHMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Whooping Motmot belong to?
The Whooping Motmot (Momotus subrufescens) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Whooping Motmot?
The whooping motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Whooping Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Whooping Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucmot3, 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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