Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Aspatha gularis |
| Codes | bltmot1, BTMO |
Identification
The Blue-throated Motmot (Aspatha gularis) is a member of the Motmots family within the order Coraciiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Motmots
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Aspatha gularis
Family: Motmots
Order: Coraciiformes
eBird Code: bltmot1