Amazonian Motmot

Blue-crowned Motmot 

Momotus momota 

  • RANGE: Amazonian motmot are native to northern South America. 
  • HABITAT: They are found in the Amazon rainforest. 
  • DIET: Their diet is mainly made up of insects. 
  • SIZE: Amazonian motmot are about 16 inches long. 
  • LOCATION IN ZOO: Tropical Rainforest 
  • CONSERVATION STATUS: Amazonian motmot are classified as Least Concern, but their populations are suspected to be declining due to habitat destruction.