Andean Motmot
Momotus aequatorialisGould, J, 1858
English (US) Andean Motmot
The Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Momotidae (Motmots) in the order Coraciiformes.
- Scientific name
- Momotus aequatorialis
- Family
- Momotidae (Motmots)
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Andean Motmot
- Described by
- Gould, J, 1858
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Momotus aequatorialis aequatorialis
- Momotus aequatorialis chlorolaemus
Taxonomic history
- Described by
- Gould, J, 1858
- Type locality
- Archidona, Ecuador.
- Original description
- Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London pt.25, no.340 p.223
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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