Biological Profile – Common Name
Species
Prepared by
Order
Family
Other names used
Distribution
Population size
Migratory status
Habitat
Niche used
Territory
Type and size:
Development and defense:
Spacing between territories:
Diet, Resource use – change over course of year
Body condition profile – changes over course of year
Annual cycle
Timing of breeding:
Timing and sequence of molt:
Testes and folicle size – changes over course of year:
Environmental factors influencing initiation of breeding cycle.
Photoperiod:
Temperature:
Rainfall:
Trophic levels:
Social interactions
Relationship between members of pair
Breeding season:
Non-breeding season:
Mating activities
Mating system:
Behaviors associated with courtship:
Age at first breeding:
Sequence of courtship activities with respect to territory development:
Mate selection:
Nesting activities
Nesting cycle:
Length of time:
Nesting constituents:
Nest substrate:
Nest location
Nest dimensions
Proximity to other nest:
Involvement of pair in construction
Eggs
Clutch size:
Timing of laying:
Description:
Incubation – parental involvement
Egg hatching – timing and sequence
Parental involvement in chick care
Fledging activity
Chick dispersal
Major causes of mortality
Adults
Predation
Adults
Average life expectancy
Reference: