Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus

Least Concern

The Russet-crowned Motmot is a colorful forest bird of dry forest and thorn scrub of western Mexico. 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

Russet-crowned Motmot Range — Dry forest and thorn scrub of western Mexico

Population

≈ 50K-499,999

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