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Primary Traits
401.3 g
0 m - 1,200 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Spatula querquedula
English name
Garganey
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Spatula
Species
querquedula
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
Eastern Hemisphere
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
240 g
Maximum female mass
585 g
Minimum male mass
260 g
Maximum male mass
520 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
401.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,200 m
Maximum elevation
2,600 m
Elevation range
1,200 m
Typical elevation
600 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
5
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
No data
Nest type
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
6
Maximum clutch size
14
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
21 d
Maximum incubation period
23 d
Minimum fledging period
35 d
Maximum fledging period
40 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
10
Average fledging period
37.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory