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Primary Traits
48.1 g
0 m - 2,200 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Lanius minor
English name
Lesser Grey Shrike
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Laniidae
Genus
Lanius
Species
minor
Data source
SHBSH, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
FP
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
45 g
Maximum female mass
50 g
Minimum male mass
43 g
Maximum male mass
48 g
Minimum unsexed mass
41 g
Maximum unsexed mass
62 g
Average mass
48.1 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,200 m
Typical elevation
1,100 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.52
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
1
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
14 d
Maximum incubation period
16 d
Minimum fledging period
14 d
Maximum fledging period
19 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
5
Average fledging period
16.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory