Momotus aequatorialis

The tail is long, the central tail feathers are long, and there is a section of the tail shaft near the end, causing the end to form independent small feathers, forming a racquet shape, which is its distinctive feature. Wings short round; Most of the body feathers are bright green, blue and brown; Sex is different.

It is found in the Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
Inhabits open environments such as forest edges and jungles.

Plateau green 𫁡 Scientific name Momotus aequatorialis, foreign name Highland Motmot, is a medium-sized climbing bird, has 2。

Plateaue dred feeds on, and sometimes eats, insects, worms, lizards, various invertebrates and small vertebrates When waiting for prey, it can calm down for a long time, and once it finds prey, it will suddenly pounce. The tail often swings from side to side or leans on a perch. Dig holes in the cliff bank at the water's edge or dig holes in the sand with a curved mouth for the nest, produce 3 to 4 white eggs, both sexes hatch and brood.

Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2012 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 - Low Risk (LC).

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