About Motmots

Overview

The Motmots are a family of birds (Latin: Momotidae) within the order Kingfishers and Allies. Worldwide the family includes about 6 genera and 14 species. Its members are primarily distributed across Middle America, South America. Notable genera include Momotus, Baryphthengus, Electron. Coraciiformes are a colourful order of 185 species that includes the kingfishers, bee-eaters, rollers, todies and motmots of forests, woodlands and waterways worldwide, mainly in the tropics.

Classification

Family: Momotidae (Motmots); Order: Kingfishers and Allies; about 6 genera and 14 species.

Distribution

Primarily across Middle America, South America.