Baryphthengus
| Baryphthengus | |
|---|---|
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| Baryphthengus martii | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Momotidae |
| Genus: | Baryphthengus Cabanis & Heine, 1859 |
| Species | |
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2, see text | |
Baryphthengus is a genus of birds in the family Momotidae. They are found in forests of South and Central America. Both species have a long tail, a black mask, and a plumage that is mainly green and rufous.
Species
- Rufous motmot, Baryphthengus martii
- Rufous-capped motmot, Baryphthengus ruficapillus
References
Museum Heineanum, p.114
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