Russet-crowned Motmot

Momotus mexicanus Swainson, 1827

30–36 cmLength76 gWeight

The Mexican motmot or russet-crowned motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of motmot native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Russet-crowned Motmot has been recorded at 15 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Rancho PrimaveraMexico1,563 records
PN Cañón del SumideroMexico372 records
TecuitataMexico335 records

More places

Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico312 records
Rio PitillalMexico200 records
Playa YelapaMexico167 records
Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico153 records
Camino SingaytaMexico146 records
Ojo de Agua TolistoqueMexico113 records
ChacalillaMexico19 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Mexican motmot or russet-crowned motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of motmot native to north-western Mexico and central Guatemala.

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Questions

How big is the Russet-crowned Motmot?

The Russet-crowned Motmot is about 30–36 cm long and weighs around 76 g.

Where does the Russet-crowned Motmot live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: northwestern Mexico to southwestern Guatemala. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Russet-crowned Motmot?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Russet-crowned Motmot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Russet-crowned Motmot as Least Concern.

What does the Russet-crowned Motmot eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Russet-crowned Motmot in?

It belongs to the family Motmots (Momotidae), order Coraciiformes.

At a glance

Length: 30–36 cm
Weight: 76 g
Habitat: Woodland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 116 mm
Tail: 164 mm
Bill: 38 mm
Tarsus: 26 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: northwestern Mexico to southwestern Guatemala

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Motmots Momotidae
Genus: Momotus

Other birds in the genus Momotus

Blue-capped MotmotMomotus coeruliceps

Lesson's MotmotMomotus lessonii

Whooping MotmotMomotus subrufescens

Trinidad MotmotMomotus bahamensis

Amazonian MotmotMomotus momota

Andean MotmotMomotus aequatorialis

Tody MotmotHylomanes momotula

Blue-throated MotmotAspatha gularis

Rufous MotmotBaryphthengus martii

Rufous-capped MotmotBaryphthengus ruficapillus

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