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Primary Traits
15.4 g
0 m - 2,600 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Vidua macroura
English name
Pin-tailed Whydah
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Viduidae
Genus
Vidua
Species
macroura
Data source
BWA, BWI, BOTW, D07
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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
12 g
Maximum female mass
17 g
Minimum male mass
13 g
Maximum male mass
19 g
Minimum unsexed mass
12 g
Maximum unsexed mass
19 g
Average mass
15.4 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,600 m
Maximum elevation
3,000 m
Elevation range
2,600 m
Typical elevation
1,300 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Savanna
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
No nest
Nest substrate
No data
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
11 d
Maximum incubation period
11 d
Minimum fledging period
20 d
Maximum fledging period
20 d
Nest parasitism
Nest Parasite
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
20 d
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Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary