Lesson's Motmot

Momotus lessonii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Coraciiformes · Momotidae

About

Lesson's motmot or the blue-diademed motmot, is a colorful near-passerine bird found in forests and woodlands of southern Mexico to western Panama. This species and the blue-capped motmot, whooping motmot, Trinidad motmot, Amazonian motmot, and Andean motmot were all considered conspecific.

Fun Fact

This species and the blue-capped motmot, whooping motmot, Trinidad motmot, Amazonian motmot, and Andean motmot were all considered conspecific.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in forests and woodlands of southern Mexico to western Panama.

Diet

Eat small prey such as insects and lizards, and will also regularly take fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Birds Species

Abbott's Booby EN African Penguin CR Alagoas Tyrannulet CR Aldabra Fody EN Algerian Nuthatch EN Amani Sunbird EN

Browse all Birds →