About the Amazonian Motmot
The Amazonian motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in the Amazon lowlands and low Andean foothills from eastern Venezuela to eastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Momotus momota |
| Species Codes | bucmot4, AMMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amazonian Motmot belong to?
The Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Amazonian Motmot?
The Amazonian motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in the Amazon lowlands and low Andean foothills from eastern Venezuela to eastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina....
Where can I report a Amazonian Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Amazonian Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucmot4, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Coraciiformes
Order
14
Species in Family
1,246
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