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Primary Traits
42.4 g
0 m - 2,700 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Lanius bucephalus
English name
Bull-headed Shrike
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Laniidae
Genus
Lanius
Species
bucephalus
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
IP
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
34 g
Maximum female mass
54 g
Minimum male mass
35 g
Maximum male mass
46 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
42.4 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,700 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,700 m
Typical elevation
1,350 m
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Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
0.92
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
7
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
13 d
Maximum incubation period
16 d
Minimum fledging period
13 d
Maximum fledging period
15 d
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
4.5
Average fledging period
14 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Altitudinal Migrant, Sedentary