Andean Motmot

Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Least Concern
Envergadura
31,0 cm
Peso
162,5 g
Família
Momotidae
Ordem
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 conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
Família Momotidae (Motmots)
Genus Momotus
Espécies Momotus aequatorialis

Distribution

Andean Motmot has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

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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