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Species record

Espanola Mockingbird

Mimus macdonaldi

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Primary Traits

FamilyMimidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatShrub
DietOmnivore
FlightFlies
Average mass

70.4 g

Elevation

0 m - 200 m

Data points

48

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Mimus macdonaldi

English name

Espanola Mockingbird

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Mimidae

Genus

Mimus

Species

macdonaldi

Data source

EBW, BOTW

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Range restricted

Yes

Island endemic

Yes

Biogeographic realm

Neotropical

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

65 g

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

76 g

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

70.4 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

200 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

200 m

Typical elevation

100 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

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

Social

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

Cooperative breeder

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

1

Maximum clutch size

4

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

No data

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

No data

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2.5

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary