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Primary Traits
69.2 g
0 m - 3,000 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Turtur tympanistria
English name
Tambourine Dove
Order
Columbiformes
Family
Columbidae
Genus
Turtur
Species
tympanistria
Data source
HBW4, 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
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
52 g
Maximum female mass
83 g
Minimum male mass
51 g
Maximum male mass
85 g
Minimum unsexed mass
56 g
Maximum unsexed mass
89 g
Average mass
69.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
3,000 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
3,000 m
Typical elevation
1,500 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Seed
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform, Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Nest
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
2
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
17 d
Maximum incubation period
20 d
Minimum fledging period
13 d
Maximum fledging period
22 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
1.5
Average fledging period
17.5 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary