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Primary Traits
15.6 g
0 m - 1,250 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Myzomela cardinalis
English name
Cardinal Myzomela
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Meliphagidae
Genus
Myzomela
Species
cardinalis
Data source
BHTP, 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
AO
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
12 g
Maximum female mass
14 g
Minimum male mass
14 g
Maximum male mass
23 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
15.6 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,250 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,250 m
Typical elevation
625 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Nectar
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.1
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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
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
12 d
Maximum incubation period
14 d
Minimum fledging period
12 d
Maximum fledging period
14 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
13 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary