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Primary Traits
38 g
0 m - 2,300 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Synoicus chinensis
English name
Asian Blue Quail
Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Synoicus
Species
chinensis
Data source
HBW2, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
AIW
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
36 g
Maximum female mass
42 g
Minimum male mass
34 g
Maximum male mass
39 g
Minimum unsexed mass
20 g
Maximum unsexed mass
57 g
Average mass
38 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,300 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,300 m
Typical elevation
1,150 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
4
Maximum clutch size
9
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
16 d
Maximum incubation period
18 d
Minimum fledging period
28 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
6.5
Average fledging period
28 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Irregular/Nomadic