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Primary Traits
47.58 g
0 m - 2,440 m
48
0
Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Dicrurus modestus
English name
Velvet-mantled Drongo
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Dicruridae
Genus
Dicrurus
Species
modestus
Data source
HBW, BOTW, D23
Record section
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
44 g
Maximum female mass
49 g
Minimum male mass
43 g
Maximum male mass
47 g
Minimum unsexed mass
45 g
Maximum unsexed mass
58 g
Average mass
47.58 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,440 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,440 m
Typical elevation
1,220 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.4
Record section
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
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary