Baryphthengus Explained

Baryphthengus is a genus of birds in the family Momotidae. They are found in forests of South and Central America. Both species have a long tail, a black mask, and a plumage that is mainly green and rufous.

Species

Image Scientific name Common Name Distribution
Baryphthengus martiiRufous motmotnortheastern Honduras south to western Ecuador, northeastern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil.
Baryphthengus ruficapillusRufous-capped motmotArgentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

References

Museum Heineanum, p. 114