This large motmot is long and weighs . The species complex, the blue-crowned motmot ("Momotus momota"), has been split into several species. The blue-throated motmot ("Aspatha gularis") is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. The tody motmot ("Hylomanes momotula") is a species of bird in the family Momotidae. The call of the rufous motmot is a low owl-like "hoop hoop huhuhuhuhuhu". The Andean motmot is resident in the Andes from Colombia south to Bolivia. The russet-crowned motmot ("Momotus mexicanus") is a species of bird in the family Momotidae. The keel-billed motmot ("Electron carinatum") is a species of bird in the motmot family Momotidae. The rufous-capped motmot ("Baryphthengus ruficapillus") is a species of bird in the Momotidae family. The broad-billed motmot ("Electron platyrhynchum") is a species of bird in the family Momotidae.