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Order Coraciiformes 10 species in 6 genera
Size: Between 16 cm (Tody Motmot, Hylomanes momotula) and 48 cm (Blue-crowned Motmot, Momotus momota.
Distribution: Neotropical Region. Only one migratory species (Turquoise-browed Motmot, Eumomota superciliosa.
Habitat: Forestal areas. Frecuently in clearings and borders.
Feeding: Mainly insects. Sometimes fruits and small reptiles and amphibians.
Breeding: Cavity in an earth bank or crack in a rock. 3-4 eggs. Incubation around 20 days. Nestling period around 25 days.
Threat status: 1 threatened species (Vulnerable). [+info] |
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