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Primary Traits
21.5 g
0 m - 2,250 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Alaudala rufescens
English name
Mediterranean Short-toed Lark
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Alaudidae
Genus
Alaudala
Species
rufescens
Data source
BA, EMN, 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
Palearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
No data
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
No data
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
16 g
Maximum unsexed mass
27 g
Average mass
21.5 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,250 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,250 m
Typical elevation
1,125 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Plains
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
4
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
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Scrape
Nest substrate
Ground
Minimum broods per year
2
Maximum broods per year
5
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
12 d
Maximum incubation period
14 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
15 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
15 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary