Tody Motmot

Hylomanes momotula

Least Concern

The Tody Motmot is a colorful forest bird of humid forests from southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern South 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

Tody Motmot Range — Humid forests from southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern South America

Population

≈ 20K-49,999

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