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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.

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