Blue-capped Motmot
Momotus coeruliceps
Least ConcernAves · Coraciiformes · Momotidae
About
The blue-capped motmot or blue-crowned motmot, is a colorful near-passerine bird found in forests and woodlands of eastern Mexico. This species and the Lesson's Motmot, Whooping Motmot, Trinidad Motmot, Amazonian Motmot, and Andean Motmot were all considered conspecific. The IUCN uses blue-crowned as their identifier for this species; however, it was also the name used for the prior species complex.
Fun Fact
This species and the Lesson's Motmot, Whooping Motmot, Trinidad Motmot, Amazonian Motmot, and Andean Motmot were all considered conspecific.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in forests and woodlands of eastern Mexico.
Diet
Eat small prey such as insects and lizards, and will also regularly take fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance