Andean Motmot

Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Least Concern
Envergure
31,0 cm
Poids
162,5 g
Famille
Momotidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes
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À propos

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
Envergure 31,0 cm 12.2 in
Poids 162,5 g 5.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Famille Momotidae (Motmots)
Genus Momotus
Espèces Momotus aequatorialis

Distribution

Andean Motmot has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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