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Primary Traits
132.5 g
0 m - 2,700 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Colinus cristatus
English name
Crested Bobwhite
Order
Galliformes
Family
Odontophoridae
Genus
Colinus
Species
cristatus
Data source
HBW2, 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
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
113 g
Maximum female mass
147 g
Minimum male mass
117 g
Maximum male mass
153 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
132.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,700 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,700 m
Typical elevation
1,350 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Savanna
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Seed
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
No data
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
8
Maximum clutch size
15
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
22 d
Maximum incubation period
23 d
Minimum fledging period
1 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
11.5
Average fledging period
1 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary