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Primary Traits
77.1 g
0 m - 2,500 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ixobrychus exilis
English name
Least Bittern
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Ixobrychus
Species
exilis
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
LN
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
73 g
Maximum female mass
95 g
Minimum male mass
46 g
Maximum male mass
85 g
Minimum unsexed mass
86 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
77.1 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,500 m
Typical elevation
1,250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
1.1
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Solitary
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Grass
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
17 d
Maximum incubation period
20 d
Minimum fledging period
13 d
Maximum fledging period
15 d
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
4.5
Average fledging period
14 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory