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Primary Traits
44.3 g
0 m - 2,800 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Phytotoma rara
English name
Rufous-tailed Plantcutter
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cotingidae
Genus
Phytotoma
Species
rara
Data source
BSA, 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
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
32 g
Maximum female mass
40 g
Minimum male mass
41 g
Maximum male mass
45 g
Minimum unsexed mass
38 g
Maximum unsexed mass
70 g
Average mass
44.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,800 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,800 m
Typical elevation
1,400 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Artificial
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Plant
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
14 d
Maximum incubation period
14 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Altitudinal Migrant, Sedentary