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South America
Regal Motmot
Eumomota superciliosus
About this species
The Regal Motmot (Momotidae) is widely distributed across South America, where it favours mountain environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Regal Motmot is part of the order Coraciiformes and the Momotidae family. Its preferred habitat is mountain, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Momotidae family and Coraciiformes order.