Where does the Lesson's Motmot live?
Momotus lessonii has 270,717 records in 11 countries and territories, from 1864 to 2026. Most records come from Costa Rica.
- 270,717 records
- 11 places
- 137 years recorded
- Aves class
AnimaliaChordataAvesCoraciiformesMomotidaeMomotus
When it is recorded
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Peak month: March. Records cluster in the months an animal is present and being looked for, so a summer peak can reflect observer effort as much as the animal.
Where it is recorded
| Place | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 125,403 | |
| Guatemala | 32,006 | |
| Belize | 30,047 | |
| Mexico | 27,812 | |
| Honduras | 23,597 | |
| Panama | 11,485 | |
| El Salvador | 11,032 | |
| Nicaragua | 9,331 | |
| Colombia | 2 | |
| French Guiana | 1 | |
| United States | 1 |
Related animals
Others in the family Momotidae.
Status from the records: resident
Recorded across many years and months — an established presence. This is inferred from how many years and months the animal appears in, not from a range map — treat it as evidence, not a formal assessment.
Recorded across many years and months — an established presence. This is inferred from how many years and months the animal appears in, not from a range map — treat it as evidence, not a formal assessment.