Andean Motmot
Momotus aequatorialis
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
31,0 cm
Khối Lượng
162,5 g
Họ
Momotidae
Bộ
Coraciiformes
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 31,0 cm | 12.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 162,5 g | 5.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Họ | Momotidae (Motmots) |
| Genus | Momotus |
| Loài | Momotus aequatorialis |
Distribution
Andean Motmot has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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