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Primary Traits
45.1 g
600 m - 3,200 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Monticola explorator
English name
Sentinel Rock-thrush
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Muscicapidae
Genus
Monticola
Species
explorator
Data source
THR, BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Near-threatened
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
44 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
46 g
Maximum male mass
No data
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
45.1 g
Minimum elevation
0 m
Typical lower elevation
600 m
Typical upper elevation
3,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,600 m
Typical elevation
1,900 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
1.05
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl, Crevice
Nest substrate
Ground, Rock
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
13 d
Maximum incubation period
15 d
Minimum fledging period
16 d
Maximum fledging period
18 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
17 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Altitudinal Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary