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Electron platyrhynchum

Electron platyrhynchum,Broad-billed Motmot

The scientific name Electron platyrhynchum, foreign name Broad-billed Motmot, specific habitsIt 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.

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Scientific Name Electron platyrhynchum,Broad-billed Motmot
Length No textual research information is available
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    The scientific name Electron platyrhynchum, foreign name Broad-billed Motmot, specific habitsaa610c2662d0f70323a6423b03fa513d2797c5b1_九雷图片转换器.jpg

    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.8f239cdfb48f8c548ceb12c831292df5e1fe7f94_九雷图片转换器.jpg

    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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    Appearance

    Broad mouth Tsui d «¡ is small and medium The beak is long, broad and slightly curved, with serrated margins. 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.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru.
    Inhabits open environments such as forest edges and jungles.
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