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Primary Traits
771.5 g
0 m - 600 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Opisthocomus hoazin
English name
Hoatzin
Order
Opisthocomiformes
Family
Opisthocomidae
Genus
Opisthocomus
Species
hoazin
Data source
HBW3, BOTW
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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
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
643 g
Maximum unsexed mass
900 g
Average mass
771.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
600 m
Maximum elevation
1,448 m
Elevation range
600 m
Typical elevation
300 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Riparian
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social
Mating system
Monogamous, Polygynous
Cooperative breeding
Cooperative breeder
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
28 d
Maximum incubation period
34 d
Minimum fledging period
14 d
Maximum fledging period
21 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2
Average fledging period
17.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary