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Species record

Fiji Parrotfinch

Erythrura pealii

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Primary Traits

FamilyEstrildidae
OrderPasseriformes
RealmOceania
HabitatForest
DietSeed
FlightFlies
Average mass

11.8 g

Elevation

0 m - 1,200 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Erythrura pealii

English name

Fiji Parrotfinch

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Estrildidae

Genus

Erythrura

Species

pealii

Data source

FASP, EFW, BOTW

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Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

No

Island endemic

Yes

Biogeographic realm

Oceania

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

11 g

Maximum female mass

12 g

Minimum male mass

10 g

Maximum male mass

14 g

Minimum unsexed mass

No data

Maximum unsexed mass

No data

Average mass

11.8 g

Minimum elevation

No data

Typical lower elevation

0 m

Typical upper elevation

1,200 m

Maximum elevation

No data

Elevation range

1,200 m

Typical elevation

600 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Forest

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Seed

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1.22

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

No data

Nest type

Dome

Nest substrate

Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

3

Maximum clutch size

4

Incubating sex

No data

Minimum incubation period

13 d

Maximum incubation period

14 d

Minimum fledging period

18 d

Maximum fledging period

21 d

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

3.5

Average fledging period

19.5 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Sedentary