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Primary Traits
64 g
0 m - 1,700 m
48
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Lamprotornis chloropterus
English name
Lesser Blue-eared Starling
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Sturnidae
Genus
Lamprotornis
Species
chloropterus
Data source
STMY, BOTW, D23
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
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
66 g
Maximum female mass
70 g
Minimum male mass
52 g
Maximum male mass
58 g
Minimum unsexed mass
52 g
Maximum unsexed mass
86 g
Average mass
64 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,700 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,700 m
Typical elevation
850 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Forest
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Cooperative breeder
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
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
3.5
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary