Amazonian Motmot

Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

Least Concern
Envergure
28,5 cm
Poids
125,0 g
Famille
Momotidae
Ordre
Coraciiformes

The Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) is a bird species in the family Momotidae (motmots), within the order Coraciiformes (kingfishers & rollers). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.5 cm and a weight of 125 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

The Amazonian Motmot is a distinctive bird weighing 125 g with a 28.5 cm wingspan, recognized by its racquet-tipped tail feathers and turquoise-green plumage. It perches in shaded forest understory, swinging its tail pendulum-like while watching for large insects and small lizards.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,5 cm 11.2 in
Poids 125,0 g 4.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 29-32 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Amazonian Motmot has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Amazonian Motmot endangered?
The Amazonian Motmot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Motmot nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 29-32 days.
How big is the Amazonian Motmot?
The Amazonian Motmot has a wingspan of 28.5 cm, weight of 125.0 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Motmot belong to?
The Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) belongs to the order Coraciiformes and the family Momotidae.

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