Amazonian Motmot

Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

Least Concern
翼展
28.5 cm
体重
125.0 g
Momotidae
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
翼展 28.5 cm 11.2 in
体重 125.0 g 4.41 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

3-5

分类学

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

Distribution

Amazonian Motmot has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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