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Russet Crowned Motmot - Momoto Coronicafe

Momotus mexicanus

Photo by huatulco
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Field Notes

Description:

The Russet-crowned Motmot (Momotus mexicanus) is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. It is found in Guatemala and Mexico.

Habitat:

. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

The photo was taken in the Parque Eco Arqueologico Copalita, Oaxaca

Notes:

200 mm lens with 2x converter

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Comments (2)

Que bonita ave!! Gracias por compartirla :)
Nice spotting, Jon. All your birds from Huatulco are amazing.

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