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Plain-tailed Motmot
Electron (platyrhynchum) pyrrholaemum
Song
Plain-tailed Motmot
Appearance: This subspecies shares many characteristics with the Broad-billed Motmot. It features a colorful plumage with shades of green, blue, and rufous. Its long tail has distinctive racket tips at the end that are characteristic of motmots.
Habitat:
The Plain-tailed Motmot inhabits a variety of forested habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, as well as humid montane forests. It is found in the Andean mountain range and surrounding foothills.
Behavior: The behavior of the Plain-tailed Motmot is similar to that of other motmot species. It is known for its distinctive "tail wagging" behavior, which is believed to be used in signaling and possibly as a hunting technique. These birds are often seen perched quietly in the canopy, scanning for prey.
Breeding:
Breeding behavior of the Plain-tailed Motmot is peculiar as they excavate burrow nests in earthen banks or tunnels where they lay their eggs and raise their young. Both parents are involved in incubating the eggs and caring for the chicks.
Conservation Status:
The conservation status of the Plain-tailed Motmot is of Least Concern as per the IUCN.
Distribution
Taxonomy
The Plain-tailed Momot (Electron (platyrhynchum) pyrrholaemum
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Coraciiformes
- Family: Momotidae
- Genus: Electron
- Species: Electron platyrrhynchum
- Subspecies: pyrrholaemum
Vocalization
The vocalizations of the Broad-billed Motmot (Plain-tailed) include a variety of calls such as hoots, grunts, and chattering sounds. They are also known for their unique "whoop" call that sounds like a single low-pitched note. These calls are often used for communication within their social group, territorial defense, and courtship displays.
