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Primary Traits
13.9 g
0 m - 2,770 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Zosterops virens
English name
Cape White-eye
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Zosteropidae
Genus
Zosterops
Species
virens
Data source
HBW, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-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
8 g
Maximum unsexed mass
20 g
Average mass
13.9 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,770 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,770 m
Typical elevation
1,385 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
5
Diet specialization index
0.6
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
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
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
11 d
Maximum incubation period
12 d
Minimum fledging period
12 d
Maximum fledging period
13 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
12.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary