Rufous-capped Motmot

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

The Rufous-capped Motmot is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rufous-capped Motmot (Baryphthengus ruficapillus) is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Baryphthengus ruficapillus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

Rufous-capped Motmot, Channel-billed Toucan, Spot-billed and Saffron Toucanets, Yellow-fronted, Yellow-eared, Yellow-throated, Yellow-browed and Green-barred Woodpeckers, Spot-backed, Giant, White-bearded (rare) and Variable Antshrikes, Spot-breasted and Plain Antvireos, Salvadori's Antwren (scarce), Ferruginous, Ochre-rumped and White-bibbed Antbirds, Rufous and Black-cheeked Gnateaters, Variegated Antpitta, Spotted Bamboowren, Slaty Bristlefront, Rufous-capped, Short-tailed, Such's and Rufous-tailed Antthrushes, Rufous-breasted Leaftosser, Plain-winged, White-throated, Planalto, Lesser and Scaled Woodcreepers, Black-billed Scythebill, Rufous-capped and Pallid Spinetails, White-browed, Buff-browed, Black-capped and White-collared Foliage-gleaners, Pale-browed Treehunter, Ochre-faced More

good numbers), Frilled Coquette, Rufous-capped Motmot (upto 3 pairs in the lodge grounds, although proving difficult to see!), Crescent-chested Puffbird, Saffron Toucanet (4 at our canopy feeder), Spot-billed Toucanet, White-throated Woodcreeper, White-eyed Foliage Gleaner, Rufous-capped Antthrush, Blue Manakin, Pin-tailed Manakin, Gray-capped Tyrannulet, Gray-hooded Attila and Azure-shouldered Tanager. More

Order : Coraciiformes
Family : Momotidae
Genus : Baryphthengus
Species : ruficapillus
Authority : (Vieillot, 1818)