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Primary Traits
440 g
0 m - 1,300 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Calherodius leuconotus
English name
White-backed Night Heron
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Calherodius
Species
leuconotus
Data source
HBW1, BOTW,D23
Record section
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
No data
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
No data
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
440 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
440 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,300 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,300 m
Typical elevation
650 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Riparian
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Carnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.82
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Solitary
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Rock, Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Grass
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
23 d
Maximum incubation period
26 d
Minimum fledging period
42 d
Maximum fledging period
56 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
49 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic