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ML6625

Russet-crowned Motmot Momotus mexicanus

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Contributor

William Guion Media from this contributor

Date

11 Mar 1961

Location

NEAR VILLA FLORES
Chiapas, Mexico
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Sounds
Call
Playback
Not specified

Media notes

Starts with Aratinga canicularis and consists largely of calls of that species. The motmot calls are rather soft, burry hoots. General Climate: Dry. Habitat: Small riverine semi-arid woods. Habitat: Forest, River.

Additional species

  • Orange-fronted Parakeet Eupsittula canicularis

Technical information

Recorder
NAGRA III
Microphone
Electro-Voice 650
Accessories
Parabola 101.6cm (40in)

Archival information

Digitized
16 Nov 2001 - Shelagh A. Smith

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