Andean Motmot
Momotus aequatorialis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
31,0 cm
Peso
162,5 g
Familia
Momotidae
Orden
Coraciiformes
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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.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
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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