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Primary Traits
176.7 g
0 m - 1,800 m
49
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Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ailuroedus melanotis
English name
Black-eared Catbird
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Ptilonorhynchidae
Genus
Ailuroedus
Species
melanotis
Data source
BPNG, BOTW
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Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Australian
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
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Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
141 g
Maximum female mass
210 g
Minimum male mass
178 g
Maximum male mass
242 g
Minimum unsexed mass
130 g
Maximum unsexed mass
159 g
Average mass
176.7 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,800 m
Maximum elevation
2,250 m
Elevation range
1,800 m
Typical elevation
900 m
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Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Fruit
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.22
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
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
2
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
22 d
Maximum incubation period
23 d
Minimum fledging period
19 d
Maximum fledging period
20 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
1.5
Average fledging period
19.5 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary