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Turquoise-browed Motmot

Eumomota superciliosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coraciiformes ›Family: Momotidae ›Genus: Eumomota

About

The turquoise-browed motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) is a colourful, medium-sized bird of the motmot family, Momotidae. It inhabits Central America from south-east Mexico (mostly the Yucatán Peninsula), to Costa Rica, where it is common and not considered threatened. It lives in fairly open habitats such as forest edge, gallery forest and scrubland. It is more conspicuous than other motmots, often perching in the open on wires and fences. From these perches it scans for prey, such as...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turquoise-browed Motmot?
The scientific name of Turquoise-browed Motmot is Eumomota superciliosa.
What is the conservation status of Turquoise-browed Motmot?
The Turquoise-browed Motmot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Turquoise-browed Motmot belong to?
Turquoise-browed Motmot belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Turquoise-browed Motmot belong to?
Turquoise-browed Motmot belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Turquoise-browed Motmot belong to?
Turquoise-browed Motmot belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Turquoise-browed Motmot belong to?
Turquoise-browed Motmot belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
What family does Turquoise-browed Motmot belong to?
Turquoise-browed Motmot belongs to the family Momotidae.
What genus does Turquoise-browed Motmot belong to?
Turquoise-browed Motmot belongs to the genus Eumomota.