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Primary Traits
201.2 g
0 m - 1,500 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Butorides atricapilla
English name
Little Heron
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Ardeidae
Genus
Butorides
Species
atricapilla
Data source
BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
No data
Range restricted
No data
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
FMPIAO
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
226 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
No data
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
145 g
Maximum unsexed mass
233 g
Average mass
201.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,500 m
Typical elevation
750 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Wetland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Carnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Colonial, Pairs and family groups
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Nest, Building
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
19 d
Maximum incubation period
29 d
Minimum fledging period
14 d
Maximum fledging period
30 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
22 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Irregular/Nomadic, Dispersive, Sedentary