Momotidae (Motmots)
Order Coraciiformes
10 species in 6 genera

Size: Between 16 cm (Tody Motmot, Hylomanes momotula) and 48 cm (Blue-crowned Motmot, Momotus momota.

Distribution: Neotropical Region. Only one migratory species (Turquoise-browed Motmot, Eumomota superciliosa.

Habitat: Forestal areas. Frecuently in clearings and borders.

Feeding: Mainly insects. Sometimes fruits and small reptiles and amphibians.

Breeding: Cavity in an earth bank or crack in a rock. 3-4 eggs. Incubation around 20 days. Nestling period around 25 days.

Threat status: 1 threatened species (Vulnerable). [+info]
3 / 10 species available
Blue-crowned Motmot
Momotus momota
Rufous Motmot
Baryphthengus martii
Turquoise-browed Motmot
Eumomota superciliosa