About the Keel-billed Motmot
The keel-billed motmot is a Vulnerable species of bird in the motmot family Momotidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Electron carinatum |
| Species Codes | kebmot1, KBMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Keel-billed Motmot belong to?
The Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Keel-billed Motmot?
The Keel-billed Motmot is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Keel-billed Motmot?
The keel-billed motmot is a Vulnerable species of bird in the motmot family Momotidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Keel-billed Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Keel-billed Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kebmot1, 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
297
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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