Trinidad Motmot
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Motmots

Trinidad Motmot

Momotus bahamensis

Family
Motmots (Momotidae)
Order
Coraciiformes

Overview

The Trinidad and Tobago motmot (Momotus bahamensis) is a colourful Coraciiform afroavian endemic to the forests and woodlands of Trinidad and Tobago. It is a nonmigratory member of the Momotidae family and the Momotus genus. This species and the blue-capped motmot, Lesson's motmot, whooping motmot, Amazonian motmot, and Andean motmot were all considered conspecific. Though found on both islands, this bird is more abundant in Tobago than it is in Trinidad.

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Range and habitat

Trinidad and Tobago.

Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.