Baryphthengus ruficapillus (Rufous-capped Motmot)

Rufous-capped Motmot

Dutch: Roodkopmotmot

Order: Coraciiformes
Family: Momotidae
Genus: Baryphthengus
Species: Baryphthengus ruficapillus




Many thanks to the Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 74 mm
Length cranium: 32 mm
Width (cranium): 29 mm
Height (cranium): 20 mm
Alternative names: Rotkopfmotmot (German), Motmot oranroux (French), Momoto Yeruvá Oriental (Spanish)


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