Broad-billed Motmot
Electron platyrhynchum
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Motmots (Momotidae)
- Order
- Coraciiformes
Overview
The broad-billed motmot (Electron platyrhynchum) is a fairly common Central and South American bird of the Momotidae family. They are nonmigratory, sedentary birds that are most frequently seen in singles or pairs. There exist six subspecies of the broad-billed motmot.
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Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Broad-billed motmot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
