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Crimson Chat

Epthianura tricolor

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Primary Traits

FamilyMeliphagidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatShrub
DietInvertebrate
FlightFlies
Average mass

11.5 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,000 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Epthianura tricolor

English name

Crimson Chat

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Meliphagidae

Genus

Epthianura

Species

tricolor

Data source

ANZAB, 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

Australian

Latitudinal zone

Tropical-Temperate

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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

9 g

Maximum unsexed mass

14 g

Average mass

11.5 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,000 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,000 m

Typical elevation

500 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Invertebrate

Diet breadth

4

Diet specialization index

0.92

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Social

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Grass

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

3

Maximum clutch size

4

Incubating sex

Both

Minimum incubation period

10 d

Maximum incubation period

14 d

Minimum fledging period

9 d

Maximum fledging period

11 d

Nest parasitism

Victim of Parasitism

Average clutch size

3.5

Average fledging period

10 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Irregular/Nomadic