Blue-capped Motmot

Momotus coeruliceps

Least Concern

The Blue-capped Motmot is a colorful forest bird of northeastern Mexico and adjacent Gulf-slope forests. It often sits quietly on shaded perches, then sallies for insects, small lizards, and fruit, using its long tail and steady posture as part of its distinctive motmot profile. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact forest, woodland, and nesting sites remain important locally.

Family

Momotidae

Group

Motmots

Range

Blue-capped Motmot Range — Northeastern Mexico and adjacent Gulf-slope forests

Population

≈ 20K-49,999

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