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The Amazonian motmot (Momotus momota) is a colorful coraciiform bird in the family Momotidae. It is found in the Amazon lowlands and low Andean foothills from eastern Venezuela to eastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Amazonian Motmot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Momotus subrufescens
- Momotus lessonii
- Momotus coeruliceps
- Momotus bahamensis
- Momotus aequatorialis
- Electron carinatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Momotidae
- Genus
- Momotus
- Species
- Momotus momota
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