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Primary Traits
34.4 g
0 m - 11 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Telespiza cantans
English name
Laysan Finch
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Fringillidae
Genus
Telespiza
Species
cantans
Data source
TBW, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Oceania
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
30 g
Maximum female mass
39 g
Minimum male mass
32 g
Maximum male mass
37 g
Minimum unsexed mass
32 g
Maximum unsexed mass
37 g
Average mass
34.4 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
11 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
11 m
Typical elevation
6 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Herbivore
Diet breadth
4
Diet specialization index
1.1
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Grass
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
16 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
22 d
Maximum fledging period
26 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
24 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary