Rufous-capped Motmot
Baryphthengus ruficapillus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Motmots (Momotidae)
- Order
- Coraciiformes
Overview
The rufous-capped motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus) is a species of bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowlands of eastern Brazil to eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-capped 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.
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