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Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

Least Concern

About

Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Momotus momota (Amazonian Motmot)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハチクイモドキ

Chinese 亚马逊翠鴗

Spanish Momoto corona azul

French Motmot houtouc

German Amazonasmotmot

Portuguese udu

Russian Синешапочный момот

Similar Species in Momotus

Momotus aequatorialis

Russet-crowned Motmot

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazonian Motmot?

The scientific name of Amazonian Motmot is Momotus momota. It belongs to the genus Momotus.

What is the conservation status of Amazonian Motmot?

Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amazonian Motmot live?

Amazonian Motmot is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Amazonian Motmot belong to?

Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) belongs to the genus Momotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Momotidae.

Is Amazonian Motmot endangered?

No, Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Amazonian Motmot belong to?

Amazonian Motmot (Momotus momota) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Amazonian Motmot?

The closest relatives of Amazonian Motmot in the genus Momotus include Blue-capped Motmot, Andean Motmot, Lesson's Motmot, Whooping Motmot, Russet-crowned Motmot.