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Primary Traits
15.4 g
0 m - 500 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Microptilotis imitatrix
English name
Cryptic Honeyeater
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Meliphagidae
Genus
Microptilotis
Species
imitatrix
Data source
BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Australian
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
13 g
Maximum female mass
17 g
Minimum male mass
14 g
Maximum male mass
18 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
15.4 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
500 m
Maximum elevation
800 m
Elevation range
500 m
Typical elevation
250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
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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
Tree
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
15 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
10 d
Maximum fledging period
11 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2
Average fledging period
10.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary