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Primary Traits
11.6 g
0 m - 2,700 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Spizella atrogularis
English name
Black-chinned Sparrow
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Passerellidae
Genus
Spizella
Species
atrogularis
Data source
SPBU, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
9 g
Maximum female mass
14 g
Minimum male mass
9 g
Maximum male mass
13 g
Minimum unsexed mass
9 g
Maximum unsexed mass
15 g
Average mass
11.6 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
2,700 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
2,700 m
Typical elevation
1,350 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social, Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs, Solitary
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Solitary breeder
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree, Grass
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
2
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
5
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
12 d
Maximum incubation period
14 d
Minimum fledging period
10 d
Maximum fledging period
13 d
Nest parasitism
Victim of Parasitism
Average clutch size
3.5
Average fledging period
11.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Partial Migrant, Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary