Andean Motmot

Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
31,0 cm
الوزن
162,5 g
الفصيلة
Momotidae
الرتبة
Coraciiformes
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حول

The Andean Motmot is a colorful forest bird with a 31 cm wingspan, weighing 162.5 grams. It inhabits cloud forests and humid montane woodland along the Andes. Like other motmots, it has a distinctive racket-tipped tail and perches quietly while watching for prey.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 31,0 cm 12.2 in
الوزن 162,5 g 5.73 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
الفصيلة Momotidae (Motmots)
Genus Momotus
الأنواع Momotus aequatorialis

Distribution

Andean Motmot has been recorded in 3 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Andean Motmot endangered?
The Andean Motmot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andean Motmot?
The Andean Motmot has a wingspan of 31.0 cm, weight of 162.5 g.
What order and family does the Andean Motmot belong to?
The Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Momotidae.

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