Rufous Motmot

Baryphthengus martii

Least Concern

The Rufous Motmot is a colorful forest bird of humid lowland and foothill forests from Honduras to western Amazonia. 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

Rufous Motmot Range — Humid lowland and foothill forests from Honduras to western Amazonia

Population

≈ 5M-49,999,999

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