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Primary Traits
67.3 g
0 m - 2,300 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Oriolus auratus
English name
African Golden Oriole
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Oriolidae
Genus
Oriolus
Species
auratus
Data source
BA, 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
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
70 g
Maximum female mass
72 g
Minimum male mass
60 g
Maximum male mass
62 g
Minimum unsexed mass
60 g
Maximum unsexed mass
80 g
Average mass
67.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,300 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,300 m
Typical elevation
1,150 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Fruit
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
1
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
16 d
Maximum incubation period
17 d
Minimum fledging period
15 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
15 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Sedentary