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Ringed Teal

Callonetta leucophrys

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Primary Traits

FamilyAnatidae
OrderAnseriformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatWetland
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

345 g

Elevation

0 m - 2,580 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Callonetta leucophrys

English name

Ringed Teal

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Callonetta

Species

leucophrys

Data source

HBW1, BOTW, D07

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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-Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

285 g

Maximum female mass

340 g

Minimum male mass

370 g

Maximum male mass

450 g

Minimum unsexed mass

190 g

Maximum unsexed mass

435 g

Average mass

345 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

2,580 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

2,580 m

Typical elevation

1,290 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Wetland

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

1.05

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Pairs and family groups

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest

Nest substrate

Tree

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

6

Maximum clutch size

12

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

25 d

Maximum incubation period

28 d

Minimum fledging period

No data

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

9

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Migratory