Amazonian Motmot
Momotus momota
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<birdfyi-bird slug="momotus-momota"></birdfyi-bird>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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 28,5 cm | 11.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 125,0 g | 4.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 29-32 days.
Số Trứng
3-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Coraciiformes (Kingfishers & Rollers) |
| Họ | Momotidae (Motmots) |
| Genus | Momotus |
| Loài | Momotus momota |
Distribution
Amazonian Motmot has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Momotidae family