Amazonian Motmot
NameAmazonian Motmot
Common NameAmazonian Motmot
Scientific NameMomotus momota
FamilyMomotidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)45.5
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsThis species features a bright turquoise crown, a prominent black mask extending behind the eye, and a small black spot on the chest. Its back and wings are green, transitioning to a rufous or orange-brown on the belly and chest. The long tail is mostly dark with bare central shafts ending in dark, racket-shaped tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a low, resonant hooting call, often described as 'hoot-hoot' or 'mot-mot', which gives the family its common name.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Amazon basin, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and the Guianas, inhabiting humid tropical and subtropical forests.
Identifying FeaturesRacket-tipped tail feathers, Bright turquoise crown, Black facial mask, Rufous-orange underparts, Green back and wings
Description
The Amazonian Motmot is a vibrantly colored bird known for its distinctive long tail with bare shafts ending in racket-like tips. It typically perches quietly in the forest understory, often flicking its tail from side to side.
