Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus

The russet-crowned motmot is a species of motmot native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala. It is a year-round resident of the tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and scrubland. The russet-crowned motmot is the most understudied species of motmot in the family Momotidae.

Scientific name

Momotus mexicanus

Family

Motmots

IUCN status

LC