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Species record

Black-bellied Crimson Finch

Neochmia phaeton

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Primary Traits

FamilyEstrildidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmAustralian
HabitatRiparian
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

10 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,000 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Neochmia phaeton

English name

Black-bellied Crimson Finch

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Estrildidae

Genus

Neochmia

Species

phaeton

Data source

FASP, EFW, BOTW

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Australian

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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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

10 g

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

10 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,000 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,000 m

Typical elevation

500 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Riparian

Habitat breadth

6

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

0.92

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

Polygynous

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Sphere

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Grass

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

3

Minimum clutch size

4

Maximum clutch size

6

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

14 d

Maximum incubation period

No data

Minimum fledging period

20 d

Maximum fledging period

22 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

5

Average fledging period

21 d

Record section

Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary