Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis

Recording AV#14795. 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 14795
AVoCet catalog #AV14795
Audio duration (s)2.2
ID confidence and determination100%
seen
Other identified bird speciesBranta canadensis
Sound types presentsplashing during chase
Grade of best portiongood
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Sexboth present
Determined by: plumage
Ageadults
Determined by: plumage
Behaviormale chasing female across water
Group size2

Environment

Recording dateMay 14, 2012
Time recorded (24h)7:23h
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