5v motor activated by IR remote control (HELP for scientific project on bird's conservation)

I think the power consumption and current requirements of the pump
will be the determining factor for the battery size.

A23 sound like a button size format, so maybe suitable for the sender.

What module is "the module" you are talking about?
The 433/866MHz modules are often operated from 12V on the receiver side.

To select a suitable battery/accumulator, you have to provide a lot more information,
about the pump, the wireless module you want to use,
the temperature range, ...

Keep in mind that I'm not a low-power or power supply specialist, by any means.