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Primary Traits
366.3 g
0 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Malacorhynchus membranaceus
English name
Pink-eared Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Malacorhynchus
Species
membranaceus
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Australian
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
272 g
Maximum female mass
423 g
Minimum male mass
290 g
Maximum male mass
480 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
366.3 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
2
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Mound, Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Nest, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
6
Maximum clutch size
8
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
26 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
45 d
Maximum fledging period
60 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
7
Average fledging period
52.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Dispersive