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Rufous Motmot

Rufous Motmot - Baryphthengus martii
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Bird name: Rufous Motmot
Latin: Baryphthengus martii
Other: Momoto rufo (Es)
Family: Momotidae • Motmots
Range: E Honduras to Panama to SW Ecuador, W Amazonia
Similar: Broad-billed Motmot

The Rufous Motmot is larger than the similar Broad Billed Motmot and less green below. Black mask, cinnamon head, chest and belly. The rest is emerald green-blue. Black spot on chest.

Also seen in Mindo and Silanche in NW Ecuador.


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Rufous Motmot - Baryphthengus martii
Rufous Motmot - Baryphthengus martii
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