About the Tody Motmot
The tody motmot is a species of near-passerine bird in the motmot family Momotidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Hylomanes. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Coraciiformes |
| Family | Motmots (Momotidae) |
| Species | Hylomanes momotula |
| Species Codes | todmot1, TOMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tody Motmot belong to?
The Tody Motmot (Hylomanes momotula) belongs to the Motmots family (Momotidae), in the order Coraciiformes.
How can I identify the Tody Motmot?
The tody motmot is a species of near-passerine bird in the motmot family Momotidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Hylomanes. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Tody Motmot sighting?
You can log sightings of Tody Motmot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code todmot1, or on iNaturalist.
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