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Primary Traits
1,264 g
0 m - 200 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Botaurus stellaris
English name
Eurasian Bittern
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Botaurus
Species
stellaris
Data source
HBW1, 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
Eastern Hemisphere
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Polar
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
571 g
Maximum female mass
1,650 g
Minimum male mass
750 g
Maximum male mass
2,085 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
1,264 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
200 m
Maximum elevation
3,000 m
Elevation range
200 m
Typical elevation
100 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.22
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Solitary
Mating system
Monogamous, Polygynous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Grass
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
25 d
Maximum incubation period
26 d
Minimum fledging period
50 d
Maximum fledging period
55 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
4
Average fledging period
52.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Dispersive, Sedentary