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Keel-billed Motmot

Electron carinatum

Vulnerable
Wingspan
22.9 cm
Weight
65.0 g
Family
Momotidae
Order
Coraciiformes

The Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) is a bird species in the family Momotidae (motmots), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.9 cm and a weight of 65 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 22.9 cm 9.0 in
Weight 65.0 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: BU.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Family Momotidae (Motmots)
Genus Electron
Species Electron carinatum

Distribution

Keel-billed Motmot has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Keel-billed Motmot endangered?
The Keel-billed Motmot has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Keel-billed Motmot nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Keel-billed Motmot?
The Keel-billed Motmot has a wingspan of 22.9 cm, weight of 65.0 g.
What order and family does the Keel-billed Motmot belong to?
The Keel-billed Motmot (Electron carinatum) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Momotidae.

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