Dear Friends,
I am glad to say that I have completely finished the Motmots, family
Momotidae,on my website. I have rejected Peters? unargued and unexplained
lump of what all ornithologists before Peters, including such excellent ones
as Ridgway, Hellmayr, Cory and Chapman, had considered separate species into
a single species Blue-crowned Motmot Momotus momota. (incidentally, the name
Blue-crowned Motmot really should apply the the endemic Momotus coeruliceps
of Mexico, which is the only one of the group to boast an all-blue crown!).
As usual, I have given reasons, emphasising plumage and voice, under
Citations,Notes and Synonyms. This means new endemics for Mexico and
Trinidad! As always, comments welcomed.
Enjoy! It?s free!
John Penhallurick
86 Bingley Crescent
FRASER, A.C.T. 2615
AUSTRALIA
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