Brown-headed Cowbird, Molothrus ater

Recording AV#14748. USA: Montana; Valley Co., near Rt. 2, on road to Bitter Creek Wildlife Viewing Area (48.41, -106.71)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 14748
AVoCet catalog #AV14748
Audio duration (s)64.8
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Other identified bird speciesSturnella neglecta
Sound types presentsong
Grade of best portiongood
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Sexboth present
Determined by: plumage
Ageadults
Determined by: plumage
Behaviorcourting on ground
Group sizeseveral

Environment

Recording dateMay 13, 2012
Time recorded (24h)9:17h
LocationUSA: Montana; Valley Co., near Rt. 2, on road to Bitter Creek Wildlife Viewing Area (48.41, -106.71)
Coordinates determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Elevation (m)800
Determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Habitatshort-grass prairie

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