Blue-capped Motmot
Blue-capped Motmot (<em>Momotus coeruliceps</em>) is a species of Motmots (<em>Momotidae</em>) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Overview
Blue-capped Motmot (Momotus coeruliceps) is a species of Motmots (Momotidae) in the order Kingfishers and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Momotus; binomial: Momotus coeruliceps; authority: (Gould, 1836).
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Momotus coeruliceps is one of 5 species in Blue-diademed Motmot complex recognized by Stiles (2009); SACC 412. Change English name from Blue-crowned Motmot to Blue-capped Motmot to follow NACC-2016-A-11.
