Lesson's Motmot

Momotus lessonii

Least Concern

The Lesson's Motmot is a colorful forest bird of forests and wooded edges from southern Mexico through Central America. 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

Lesson's Motmot Range — Forests and wooded edges from southern Mexico through Central America

Population

≈ 500K-4,999,999

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