About the Amazonian Motmot
The Amazonian motmot is a colorful near-passerine bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in the Amazon lowlands and low Andean foothills from eastern Venezuela to eastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.
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The Amazonian motmot's plumage varies among the subspecies. The bodies of all are shades of green. All have a long tail that has extended feathers with racquet tips that are green or black. Most have a black eyemask, though their size and shape differ. The central crown is black and surrounded or partially bordered by a blue band. The nominate subspecies has a chestnut nape. Momotus momota ignobilis and M. m. cametensis have more extensive chestnut on the neck and face. Voice: The Amazonian motmot's song has been described as "a fast, hollow hoo-do" and "a bubbling whOOP-oo". It also makes "a gruff kak", sometimes in a series.
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Where the Amazonian Motmot lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize.
When to see the Amazonian Motmot
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Whooping MotmotMomotus subrufescensThe whooping motmot's back and wings are olive-green and the underparts dull brown.
Russet-crowned MotmotMomotus mexicanusVoice: The russet-crowned motmot produces a low "krrp", "krrup", or "kru, krr-up" which is strung together, making a longer call.
Trinidad MotmotMomotus bahamensisThe Trinidad motmot is much more deeply and uniformly rufous below than other species in Momotus.
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