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Primary Traits
677.5 g
0 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Dendrocygna guttata
English name
Spotted Whistling-duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Dendrocygna
Species
guttata
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
AW
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
610 g
Maximum female mass
860 g
Minimum male mass
590 g
Maximum male mass
650 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
677.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
L
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
No data
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
10
Maximum clutch size
11
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
31 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
49 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
10.5
Average fledging period
49 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary