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Species record

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

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Primary Traits

FamilyCuculidae
OrderCuculiformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatShrub
DietInvertebrate
FlightFlies
Average mass

80.3 g

Elevation

0 m - 2,300 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Crotophaga sulcirostris

English name

Groove-billed Ani

Order

Cuculiformes

Family

Cuculidae

Genus

Crotophaga

Species

sulcirostris

Data source

HBW4, BOTW, D07

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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

59 g

Maximum female mass

96 g

Minimum male mass

74 g

Maximum male mass

93 g

Minimum unsexed mass

70 g

Maximum unsexed mass

90 g

Average mass

80.3 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

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Invertebrate

Diet breadth

3

Diet specialization index

1.05

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Social

Mating system

Monogamous

Cooperative breeding

Family member helper

Nest type

Platform

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

4

Minimum clutch size

3

Maximum clutch size

4

Incubating sex

Both

Minimum incubation period

13 d

Maximum incubation period

14 d

Minimum fledging period

10 d

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

Nest Parasite, Victim of Parasitism

Average clutch size

3.5

Average fledging period

10 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Partial Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary