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Primary Traits
22.3 g
0 m - 1,000 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Poodytes punctatus
English name
New Zealand Fernbird
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Locustellidae
Genus
Poodytes
Species
punctatus
Data source
BNZ, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
New Zealand & islands
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
22 g
Maximum female mass
26 g
Minimum male mass
23 g
Maximum male mass
27 g
Minimum unsexed mass
16 g
Maximum unsexed mass
20 g
Average mass
22.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,000 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,000 m
Typical elevation
500 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Grass
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
3
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
13 d
Maximum incubation period
16 d
Minimum fledging period
15 d
Maximum fledging period
21 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
18 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Dispersive, Sedentary