Andean Motmot

Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Least Concern
Envergadura
31,0 cm
Peso
162,5 g
Familia
Momotidae
Orden
Coraciiformes

The Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) is a bird species in the family Momotidae (momotos), within the order Coraciiformes (martines pescadores y carracas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31 cm and a weight of 162.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergadura 31,0 cm 12.2 in
Peso 162,5 g 5.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Coraciiformes (Martines Pescadores y Carracas)
Familia Momotidae (Momotos)
Genus Momotus
Especies Momotus aequatorialis

Distribution

Andean Motmot has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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