Whooping Motmot
Whooping Motmot (<em>Momotus subrufescens</em>) is a species of Motmots (<em>Momotidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Whooping Motmot (Momotus subrufescens) is a species of Motmots (Momotidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Momotus; binomial: Momotus subrufescens; authority: Sclater, PL, 1853.
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Momotus subrufescens is one of 5 species in Blue-crowned Motmot complex recognized by Stiles 2009; SACC 412; it includes "Silver-banded Motmot" M. argenticinctus as a subspecies following Stiles (2009) and SACC.
