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Chiloe Wigeon

Mareca sibilatrix

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Primary Traits

FamilyAnatidae
OrderAnseriformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatWetland
DietPlant
FlightFlies
Average mass

922.8 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,200 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Mareca sibilatrix

English name

Chiloe Wigeon

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Mareca

Species

sibilatrix

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

Temperate

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

624 g

Maximum female mass

965 g

Minimum male mass

1,036 g

Maximum male mass

1,107 g

Minimum unsexed mass

720 g

Maximum unsexed mass

1,085 g

Average mass

922.8 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,200 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,200 m

Typical elevation

600 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Wetland

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Plant

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1.22

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

Solitary breeder

Nest type

No data

Nest substrate

Ground

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

13

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

24 d

Maximum incubation period

26 d

Minimum fledging period

No data

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

7.5

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Migratory, Sedentary