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Primary Traits
2,021.3 g
0 m - 3,800 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Alopochen aegyptiaca
English name
Egyptian Goose
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Alopochen
Species
aegyptiaca
Data source
HBW1, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
1,460 g
Maximum female mass
2,290 g
Minimum male mass
1,520 g
Maximum male mass
3,010 g
Minimum unsexed mass
1,500 g
Maximum unsexed mass
2,348 g
Average mass
2,021.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
3,800 m
Maximum elevation
3,810 m
Elevation range
3,800 m
Typical elevation
1,900 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.82
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl, Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Building, Ground, Nest, Tree, Rock
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
5
Maximum clutch size
14
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
30 d
Minimum fledging period
55 d
Maximum fledging period
75 d
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
9.5
Average fledging period
65 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary