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Primary Traits
705 g
0 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Oxyura leucocephala
English name
White-headed Duck
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Oxyura
Species
leucocephala
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Endangered
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
510 g
Maximum female mass
900 g
Minimum male mass
545 g
Maximum male mass
865 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
705 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
M
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
No data
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Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
1
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.52
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous, Polygynous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform, Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Ground, Nest, Water
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
10
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
22 d
Maximum incubation period
26 d
Minimum fledging period
60 d
Maximum fledging period
70 d
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
6.5
Average fledging period
65 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Sedentary