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Primary Traits
775 g
0 m - 400 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Botaurus pinnatus
English name
Pinnated Bittern
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Botaurus
Species
pinnatus
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
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
554 g
Maximum female mass
705 g
Minimum male mass
875 g
Maximum male mass
1,157 g
Minimum unsexed mass
584 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
775 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
400 m
Maximum elevation
2,600 m
Elevation range
400 m
Typical elevation
200 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Solitary
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Half cup
Nest substrate
Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
24 d
Maximum incubation period
25 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2.5
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Sedentary