Momotus mexicanus

IUCN

Alias：Momotus mexicanus，Russet-crowned Motmot

Basic Information

Scientific classification

name：Momotus mexicanus
Aliases：Momotus mexicanus，Russet-crowned Motmot
Outline：Climbing birds
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Vital signs

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Feature

Details

Momotus mexicanus, also known as Russet-crowned Motmot, is medium-sized

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It 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.

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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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Location

It is found in Guatemala, Mexico.
Inhabits open environments such as forest edges and jungles.

Form

The beak is long, broad and slightly curved, and has a margin The bases of the two toes facing forward are partially healed. 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.