Amazonian Motmot
Momotus momota
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Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
28,5 cm
Berat
125,0 g
Famili
Momotidae
Ordo
Coraciiformes
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Tentang
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 28,5 cm | 11.2 in |
| Berat | 125,0 g | 4.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 29-32 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Famili | Momotidae (Motmots) |
| Genus | Momotus |
| Spesies | Momotus momota |
Distribution
Amazonian Motmot has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Hadir
Not recorded
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External Databases
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
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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