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Species record

Silver-eared Honeyeater

Lichmera alboauricularis

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Primary Traits

FamilyMeliphagidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatShrub
DietNectar
FlightFlies
Average mass

14.9 g

Elevation

0 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Lichmera alboauricularis

English name

Silver-eared Honeyeater

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Meliphagidae

Genus

Lichmera

Species

alboauricularis

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

13 g

Maximum female mass

15 g

Minimum male mass

14 g

Maximum male mass

19 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

14.9 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

L

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

No data

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

5

Primary diet

Nectar

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs

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

2

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

14 d

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

12 d

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2

Average fledging period

12 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary