Russet-crowned Motmot
Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0

Motmots

Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus

LCLeast Concern
Family
Motmots (Momotidae)
Order
Coraciiformes

Overview

The russet-crowned motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of motmot native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala.
It is a year-round resident of the tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and scrubland. The russet-crowned motmot is the most understudied species of motmot in the family Momotidae.
"Russet" refers to the reddish-brown colour of the bird's head and originates from the Latin russus meaning red.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.