Amazonian Motmot

Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
28.5 cm
น้ำหนัก
125.0 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Momotidae
อันดับ
Coraciiformes
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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
กว้างปีก 28.5 cm 11.2 in
น้ำหนัก 125.0 g 4.41 oz

Habitat & Range

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

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

จำนวนไข่

3-5

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers)
วงศ์ตระกูล Momotidae (Motmots)
Genus Momotus
ชนิดพันธุ์ Momotus momota

Distribution

Amazonian Motmot has been recorded in 4 countries.

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พบ Not recorded
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External Databases

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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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