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Primary Traits
5.6 g
0 m - 500 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Polioptila californica
English name
California Gnatcatcher
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Polioptilidae
Genus
Polioptila
Species
californica
Data source
BMEX, 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
Nearctic
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
5 g
Maximum female mass
6 g
Minimum male mass
4 g
Maximum male mass
7 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
5.6 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
500 m
Maximum elevation
800 m
Elevation range
500 m
Typical elevation
250 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
1
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
2
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Both
Minimum incubation period
14 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
14 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
4
Average fledging period
14 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary