Baryphthengus is a genus of birds in the family Momotidae. They are found in forests of South and Central America. Both species have a long tail, a black mask, and a plumage that is mainly green and rufous.

Species Image Scientific name Common name Distribution Baryphthengus martiiRufous motmotnortheastern Honduras south to western Ecuador, northeastern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil. Baryphthengus ruficapillusRufous-capped motmotArgentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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