About the Broad-billed Motmot
The broad-billed motmot is a fairly common Central and South American bird of the Momotidae family. They are nonmigratory, sedentary birds that are most frequently seen in singles or pairs. There exist six subspecies of the broad-billed motmot.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Electron platyrhynchum |
| Species Codes | brbmot1, BBMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Broad-billed Motmot belong to?
The Broad-billed Motmot (Electron platyrhynchum) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Broad-billed Motmot?
The broad-billed motmot is a fairly common Central and South American bird of the Momotidae family. They are nonmigratory, sedentary birds that are most frequently seen in singles or pairs. There exist six subspecies of the broad-billed motmot....
Where can I report a Broad-billed Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Broad-billed Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbmot1, or on iNaturalist.
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