Lesson's Motmot
Momotus lessonii
Motmots (Momotidae) · Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Lesson's Motmot with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Keel-billed Motmot Electron carinatum | 4 |
| Whooping Motmot Momotus subrufescens | 1 |
| Broad-billed Motmot Electron platyrhynchum | 1 |
Family
The motmots or Momotidae are a family of birds in the order Coraciiformes, which also includes the kingfishers, bee-eaters and rollers. All extant motmots are restricted to woodland or forests in the Neotropics, and the largest are in Central America. They have a colourful plumage and a relatively heavy bill.
Order
The Coraciiformes are a group of usually colourful birds including the kingfishers, the bee-eaters, the rollers, the motmots, and the todies. They generally have syndactyly, with three forward-pointing toes (and toes 3 & 4 fused at their base), though in many kingfishers one of these is missing. In the past, Coraciiformes encompassed all anisodactyl (including syndactyl) members of the Cavitaves.