Russet-crowned motmot
The russet-crowned motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and former forests that have been heavily degraded.
| Russet-crowned motmot | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Momotidae |
| Genus: | Momotus |
| Species: | M. mexicanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Momotus mexicanus Swainson, 1827 | |
Description
It has a rufous crown. Its body is mostly green.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Momotus mexicanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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