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Primary Traits
73.5 g
200 m - 824 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Hypsipetes olivaceus
English name
Mauritius Bulbul
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Pycnonotidae
Genus
Hypsipetes
Species
olivaceus
Data source
TBW, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Madagascar & islands
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
76 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
69 g
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
70 g
Maximum unsexed mass
79 g
Average mass
73.5 g
Minimum elevation
0 m
Typical lower elevation
200 m
Typical upper elevation
824 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
624 m
Typical elevation
512 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
1
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
5
Diet specialization index
1.3
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Cooperative breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
15 d
Maximum incubation period
16 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary