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Andean Motmot
Momotus aequatorialis Gould, 1858
46–48 cmLength158 gWeight
The Andean motmot or highland motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) is a colorful bird found from northern Colombia to western Bolivia.
Busiest months: February–March and November · Most records: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Motmot has been recorded at 121 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia3,373 records
- Reserva Ecológica Río Blanco – LodgeColombia2,918 records
- La Florida - Bosque de Las AvesColombia1,901 records
More places
- SFF Otún QuimbayaColombia1,325 records
- RN La RomeraColombia1,248 records
- Ecoparque Los Alcázares-ArenilloColombia1,107 records
- Cabañas San IsidroEcuador1,100 records
- Las Tangaras ProAves ReserveColombia992 records
- RN Jardín de RocasColombia978 records
- Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo HotelPeru948 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean motmot or highland motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) is a colorful bird found from northern Colombia to western Bolivia.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Motmot?
The Andean Motmot is about 46–48 cm long and weighs around 158 g.
Where does the Andean Motmot live?
Its breeding range: South America: Andes from north-central Colombia to western Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
When is the best time to see the Andean Motmot?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February, March and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Motmot endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Motmot as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Motmot eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Andean Motmot in?
It belongs to the family Motmots (Momotidae), order Coraciiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 46–48 cm
- Weight
- 158 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 155 mm
- Tail
- 282 mm
- Bill
- 45 mm
- Tarsus
- 28 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Andes from north-central Colombia to western Bolivia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Coraciiformes
- Family
- Motmots Momotidae
- Genus
- Momotus
Other birds in the genus Momotus
Russet-crowned MotmotMomotus mexicanus
Blue-capped MotmotMomotus coeruliceps
Lesson's MotmotMomotus lessonii
Whooping MotmotMomotus subrufescens
Trinidad MotmotMomotus bahamensis
Amazonian MotmotMomotus momota
Tody MotmotHylomanes momotula
Blue-throated MotmotAspatha gularis
Rufous MotmotBaryphthengus martii
Rufous-capped MotmotBaryphthengus ruficapillus
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