Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus vociferus

Recording AV#14543. USA: Washington; Island Co., Oak Harbor, Penn Cove (48.222, -122.729)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 14543
AVoCet catalog #AV14543
Audio duration (s)37.2
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well calling
Other identified bird speciesPasserculus sandvicensis, Numenius phaeopus, Pipilo maculatus
Other noisewaves
Sound types presentcalls
could be song
Grade of best portiongood
noisy
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Ageadults
Determined by: plumage
Behaviorcrouched in short grass and gravel, allowing close approach, then running off without broken-wing display, and no eggs or nest found
Group size2

Environment

Recording dateApril 30, 2012
Time recorded (24h)8:15h
LocationUSA: Washington; Island Co., Oak Harbor, Penn Cove (48.222, -122.729)
Coordinates determined by: Google Earth
Elevation (m)13
Determined by: Google Earth
Weathercool, overcast, breezy
Habitatgravel and short grass beach

Additional Information

Recordist namePamela C. Rasmussen
Copyright/permissionscopyright by recordist, freely available for non-commercial use with attribution
Recording EquipmentNagra Ares BB+, Sennheiser ME-67/K6