Momotus
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A group of brightly colored birds in the motmot family from Central and South America
- noun
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Momotus
- The Momotus genus includes several species of motmot found in tropical forests.
Examples
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The colorful plumage of Momotus birds makes them popular among birdwatchers.
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Researchers observed a Momotus in its natural habitat during the field study.
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The Momotus is known for its vibrant colors.
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Did you see the Momotus in the garden?
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Researchers observed a Momotus in its natural habitat during the field study.
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The Momotus genus includes several species of motmot found in tropical forests.
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The colorful plumage of Momotus birds makes them popular among birdwatchers.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Momotus comes from local names like momoto that people in Central and South America used for these bright, forest birds. It shares the same base as the common name motmot, so you can remember Momotus by thinking of the familiar motmot bird and its colorful tail.
