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Motmotguan

Ortalis motmot

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
Ortalis motmot (Motmotguan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワリヒメシャクケイ
Chinese 小冠雉
Spanish Chachalaca motmot
French Ortalide motmot
German Motmotguan
Portuguese aracuã-pequeno
Russian Малая чачалака

Similar Species in Ortalis

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Blauflügelguan
Ortalis vetula
Least Concern
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Chacoguan
Ortalis canicollis
Least Concern
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Gelbbrauenguan
Ortalis superciliaris
Least Concern
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Graubrustguan
Ortalis poliocephala
Least Concern
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Graukopfguan
Ortalis cinereiceps
Least Concern
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Kolumbienguan
Ortalis columbiana
Least Concern
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Ostbrasilienguan
Ortalis araucuan
Least Concern
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Rotbauchguan
Ortalis wagleri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Motmotguan?
The scientific name of Motmotguan is Ortalis motmot. It belongs to the genus Ortalis.
What is the conservation status of Motmotguan?
Motmotguan (Ortalis motmot) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Motmotguan live?
Motmotguan is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Motmotguan belong to?
Motmotguan (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the genus Ortalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Motmotguan endangered?
No, Motmotguan (Ortalis motmot) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Motmotguan belong to?
Motmotguan (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Motmotguan?
The closest relatives of Motmotguan in the genus Ortalis include Blauflügelguan, Chacoguan, Gelbbrauenguan, Graubrustguan, Graukopfguan.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Ortalis — 15 Species

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Blauflügelguan
Ortalis vetula
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Chacoguan
Ortalis canicollis
LC 🐾
Gelbbrauenguan
Ortalis superciliaris
LC 🐾
Graubrustguan
Ortalis poliocephala
LC 🐾
Graukopfguan
Ortalis cinereiceps
LC 🐾
Kolumbienguan
Ortalis columbiana
LC
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Motmotguan
Ortalis motmot
LC
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Ostbrasilienguan
Ortalis araucuan
LC 🐾
Rotbauchguan
Ortalis wagleri
LC 🐾
Rotflügelguan
Ortalis garrula
LC 🐾
Rotkopfguan
Ortalis erythroptera
VU 🐾
Rotschwanzguan
Ortalis ruficauda
LC 🐾
Schuppenguan
Ortalis squamata
LC 🐾
Tüpfelguan
Ortalis guttata
LC 🐾
Weißbauchguan
Ortalis leucogastra
LC
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