About the Russet-crowned Motmot
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.
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Voice: The russet-crowned motmot produces a low "krrp", "krrup", or "kru, krr-up" which is strung together, making a longer call. They can also produce a hollow "ook". Mated pairs take part in call-and-response duets.
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Where the Russet-crowned Motmot lives
When to see the Russet-crowned Motmot
Peak activity in March · 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.
Trinidad MotmotMomotus bahamensisThe Trinidad motmot is much more deeply and uniformly rufous below than other species in Momotus.
Blue-capped MotmotMomotus coerulicepsThe blue-capped motmot or blue-crowned motmot, is a colorful near-passerine bird found in forests and woodlands of eastern Mexico.
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