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Primary Traits
2,345.7 g
0 m - 1,200 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Chauna chavaria
English name
Northern Screamer
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anhimidae
Genus
Chauna
Species
chavaria
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
1,942 g
Maximum female mass
3,090 g
Minimum male mass
1,765 g
Maximum male mass
2,117 g
Minimum unsexed mass
2,557 g
Maximum unsexed mass
2,603 g
Average mass
2,345.7 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,200 m
Typical elevation
600 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.7
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Solitary
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
42 d
Maximum incubation period
44 d
Minimum fledging period
56 d
Maximum fledging period
70 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4.5
Average fledging period
63 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary