Lesson's Motmot
Lesson's Motmot (<em>Momotus lessonii</em>) is a species of Motmots (<em>Momotidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Lesson's Motmot (Momotus lessonii) is a species of Motmots (Momotidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Momotus; binomial: Momotus lessonii; authority: Lesson, RP, 1842.
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Momotus lessonii is one of 5 species in Blue-crowned Motmot complex recognized by Stiles (2009); SACC 412. Change English name from Blue-diademed Motmot to Lesson's Motmot to follow NACC-2016-A-11.
