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Primary Traits
3,799 g
0 m - 400 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Tachyeres brachypterus
English name
Falkland Steamerduck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Tachyeres
Species
brachypterus
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
2,900 g
Maximum female mass
4,196 g
Minimum male mass
3,300 g
Maximum male mass
4,800 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
3,799 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
400 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
400 m
Typical elevation
200 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Coastal
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.7
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Burrow
Nest substrate
Ground, Shrub/Bush/Vine
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
12
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
40 d
Minimum fledging period
84 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
8
Average fledging period
84 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flightless
Mobility patterns
Sedentary