Black-necked Grebe, Podiceps nigricollis

Recording AV#14789. Canada: Saskatchewan; Grassland National Park, pools at entrance to outer loop (49.16, -107.66)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 14789
AVoCet catalog #AV14789
Audio duration (s)2.1
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Sound types presentwater displacement while sinking
Grade of best portionaverage
quiet; bird extremely close
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Ageadult
Determined by: plumage
Behaviorswimming quietly then sinking quickly, which caused this sound
Group size1-2

Environment

Recording dateMay 14, 2012
Time recorded (24h)6:22h
LocationCanada: Saskatchewan; Grassland National Park, pools at entrance to outer loop (49.16, -107.66)
Coordinates determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Elevation (m)800
Determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Habitatprairie pothole

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