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Rufous-capped Motmot

Baryphthengus ruficapillus

Description:

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.

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Hungry cutie, it is eating very well in both pictures!!

Aisse Gaertner
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Aisse Gaertner

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Spotted on Nov 9, 2013
Submitted on Nov 11, 2013

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