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Primary Traits
1,000.5 g
0 m - 2,500 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Anas superciliosa
English name
Pacific Black Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Anas
Species
superciliosa
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
AZ
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
560 g
Maximum female mass
1,400 g
Minimum male mass
642 g
Maximum male mass
1,400 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
1,000.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,500 m
Typical elevation
1,250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Ground, Nest, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
3
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
15
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
26 d
Maximum incubation period
32 d
Minimum fledging period
52 d
Maximum fledging period
66 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
9
Average fledging period
59 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Altitudinal Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary