Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus

Recording AV#11350. USA: Maryland; Sandy Point State Park, just outside the park on exit ramp (39.02, -76.41)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 11350
AVoCet catalog #AV11350
Audio duration (s)26.7
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Other noisetraffic
Sound types presentwing noise
Grade of best portiongood
noisy
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Behaviorbirds flying up from deer carcass on my vehicle's approach. Some remained behind feeding, very close to the vehicle, others perched nearby. The carcass had been mostly consumed except for the head and neck.
Group sizec.30

Environment

Recording dateNovember 14, 2010
Time recorded (24h)13:23h
LocationUSA: Maryland; Sandy Point State Park, just outside the park on exit ramp (39.02, -76.41)
Coordinates determined by: Google Earth
Elevation (m)4
Determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Weatherclear, calm, pleasant
Habitatforest edge

Additional Information

Recordist namePamela C. Rasmussen
Copyright/permissionscopyright by recordist; freely available with attribution
Recording EquipmentNagra Ares BB+, Sennheiser ME-66/K6