Andean Motmot

Copyright: monacoeye • San Isidro, Mar 2011 • Do not copy without permission

Bird name: Andean Motmot
Latin: Momotus aequatorialis
Other: Highland Motmot, Blue-Crowned Motmot • Momotus momota aequatorialis and chlorolaemus • Momoto montañero (Es)
Family: Momotidae • Motmots
Range: Andes - north Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, to north Bolivia
Similar: Amazonian Motmot

Andean Motmot is the new name for the Highland Motmot seen here at San Isidro Lodge in the Ecuadorian Andes.

The Andean Motmot, or Highland Motmot, has an electric blue crown, black eye mask and greenish body.