About the Andean Motmot
The Andean motmot or highland motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird found from northern Colombia to western Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Momotus aequatorialis |
| Species Codes | higmot1, ANMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Motmot belong to?
The Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Andean Motmot?
The Andean motmot or highland motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird found from northern Colombia to western Bolivia....
Where can I report a Andean Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code higmot1, 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
4,984
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