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Primary Traits
41.2 g
0 m - 2,300 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Halcyon chelicuti
English name
Striped Kingfisher
Order
Coraciiformes
Family
Alcedinidae
Genus
Halcyon
Species
chelicuti
Data source
HBW6, 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
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
37 g
Maximum female mass
50 g
Minimum male mass
30 g
Maximum male mass
41 g
Minimum unsexed mass
34 g
Maximum unsexed mass
55 g
Average mass
41.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,300 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,300 m
Typical elevation
1,150 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.4
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Building, Nest, Pole, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
4
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary