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Species record

Spot-bellied Bobwhite

Colinus leucopogon

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Primary Traits

FamilyOdontophoridae
OrderGalliformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatGrassland
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

129.5 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,500 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Colinus leucopogon

English name

Spot-bellied Bobwhite

Order

Galliformes

Family

Odontophoridae

Genus

Colinus

Species

leucopogon

Data source

BOTW

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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

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

115 g

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

144 g

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

129.5 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,500 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,500 m

Typical elevation

750 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Grassland

Habitat breadth

5

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

5

Diet specialization index

0.6

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Singly and pairs

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

Solitary breeder

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Ground

Minimum broods per year

1

Maximum broods per year

2

Minimum clutch size

11

Maximum clutch size

13

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

21 d

Maximum incubation period

26 d

Minimum fledging period

1 d

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

12

Average fledging period

1 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary