Whooping Motmot

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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.

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