Russet-crowned motmot
| Russet-crowned motmot | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Coraciiformes |
| Family: | Momotidae |
| Genus: | Momotus |
| Species: | M. mexicanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Momotus mexicanus Swainson, 1827 | |
The russet-crowned motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and former forests that have been heavily degraded.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Momotus mexicanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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