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Primary Traits
37.3 g
3,300 m - 4,500 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ephippiospingus dorsalis
English name
Red-backed Sierra-finch
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Thraupidae
Genus
Ephippiospingus
Species
dorsalis
Data source
BSA, BOTW, D07
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
41 g
Maximum female mass
No data
Minimum male mass
35 g
Maximum male mass
36 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
37.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
3,300 m
Typical upper elevation
4,500 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,200 m
Typical elevation
3,900 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Seed
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.4
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Pairs and family groups, Singly and pairs
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cup/Bowl
Nest substrate
Rock
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
3
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
2
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary