Andean Motmot

Momotus aequatorialis

Least Concern

The Andean Motmot is a colorful forest bird of Andean forests from Colombia and Ecuador south to Peru and Bolivia. It often sits quietly on shaded perches, then sallies for insects, small lizards, and fruit, using its long tail and steady posture as part of its distinctive motmot profile. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though intact forest, woodland, and nesting sites remain important locally.

Family

Momotidae

Group

Motmots

Range

Andean Motmot Range — Andean forests from Colombia and Ecuador south to Peru and Bolivia

Population

≈ Unknown

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