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Primary Traits
269.2 g
0 m - 2,250 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Spatula hottentota
English name
Blue-billed Teal
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Spatula
Species
hottentota
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
FM
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
216 g
Maximum female mass
282 g
Minimum male mass
288 g
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
235 g
Maximum unsexed mass
325 g
Average mass
269.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,250 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,250 m
Typical elevation
1,125 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
1.1
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
5
Maximum clutch size
12
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
25 d
Maximum incubation period
27 d
Minimum fledging period
60 d
Maximum fledging period
65 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
8.5
Average fledging period
62.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Sedentary