motmot's breeding and nesting phenology has few reported details. It is assumed to nest in deep burrows in earthen banks like other motmots. The clutch size and eggs are undescribed. Vocalization The rufous motmot's song has been described as "hoos, hoots, or hoops" . It is sometimes answered by a low owl-like hoop hoop huhuhuhuhuhu . An agitation call is a dry chatter . Status The IUCN has assessed the rufous motmot as being of Least Concern. References External links Photo-Medium Res; Article marietta.edu—"The Tropical Rain Forest" rufous motmot Birds of Central America Birds of the Tumbes-Chocó-Magdalena Birds of the Amazon Basin rufous motmot