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Rufous-capped Motmot

Baryphthengus ruficapillus

Motmots · Coraciiformes · Rare

The Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus) is a rare motmot found in 4 countries, weighing about 142 g. The rufous-capped motmot is a species of bird in the family Momotidae.

Least ConcernRareEats invertebratesforestcavity nest142 g
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 1
Photo: Monkey Safari Tur · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 2
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Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 3
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Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 4
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Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 5
Photo: Monkey Safari Tur · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 6
Photo: Monkey Safari Tur · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 7
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Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 8
Photo: Leonardo Biz Villar · http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 9
Photo: Ernesto Fernandez Polcuch · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus), photo 10
Photo: yongestation · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Rufous-capped Motmot

The rufous-capped motmot is a species of bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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How to identify it

The rufous-capped motmot is 42 cm (17 in) long and weighs 140 to 151 g (4.9 to 5.3 oz). The adults are mostly green above and olive-green below. The crown and nape are rufous and a black "mask" has a turquoise border. The chest has a black spot, there is a rufous band across the belly, and the lower belly is blue-green. The juvenile is similarly colored but duller. Voice: The rufous-capped motmot vocalizes mostly before dawn and at dusk. Its makes a "series of 'hoo-oo-oo-oo-oo' notes" that have been compared to owl calls .

Where it lives

Brazil Argentina Paraguay Colombia

When to see it

The Rufous-capped Motmot can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Rufous-capped Motmot?
The rufous-capped motmot is 42 cm (17 in) long and weighs 140 to 151 g (4.9 to 5.3 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Rufous-capped Motmot?
The Rufous-capped Motmot is a medium sized bird weighing about 142 g.
Where can you see a Rufous-capped Motmot?
The Rufous-capped Motmot occurs in 4 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia.
What birds look similar to a Rufous-capped Motmot?
The Rufous-capped Motmot is most easily confused with the Rufous Motmot.
Is the Rufous-capped Motmot endangered?
The Rufous-capped Motmot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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