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Amazonian motmot

South America·Bird

“Motmot” is a Spanish word that imitates the call these birds make. They can often be heard at dawn making their low “motmot” call.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span20 years
  • Body sizearound 1 ft. tall
  • Native habitat Forests and woodlands of eastern Mexico
  • DietInsects, lizards, and fruit
Red-legged seriema Boat-billed heron

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