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Rufous Motmot

Baryphthengus martii · Momotidae · Coraciiformes

Best monthsJan–Marmost records
Records82,319in 3 countries
Most seen inCosta Rica33,202 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Rufous Motmot
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About

Rufous Motmot in brief

The rufous motmot (Baryphthengus martii) is a bird of the Momotidae family — species of bird.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 82,319 published records, most of them from Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, February and March.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Costa Rica33,202 records · best Mar, Feb
Ecuador25,925 records · best Feb, Jan
Panama23,192 records · best Mar, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.