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Primary Traits
16.3 g
0 m - 79 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Melopyrrha taylori
English name
Grand Cayman Bullfinch
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Melopyrrha
Species
taylori
Data source
HBW, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Near-threatened
Range restricted
Yes
Island endemic
Yes
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
15 g
Maximum female mass
16 g
Minimum male mass
16 g
Maximum male mass
19 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
16.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
79 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
79 m
Typical elevation
40 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
4
Primary diet
Omnivore
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Singly and pairs, Solitary
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Dome, Sphere
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
3
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3.5
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary