Pygmy Swiftlet, Collocalia troglodytes

Recording AV#1973. Philippines: Mindanao: Bislig; PICOP (8.259, 126.154)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 1973
AVoCet catalog #AV1973
Audio duration (s)33.3
ID confidence and determination100%
many seen well, a few photographed poorly (photos above); no other species of swiftlet seen in the flock despite intensive observation from 1510-1540. It is possible that one or a few of some other species of swiftlet were present and overlooked but unlikely
Sound types presentcall
Grade of best portionaverage
noisy
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Behaviorrepeatedly flying back and forth in open area above hilltop; sometimes coming very close to me, but nevertheless I got notes on only one of several attempts, so they are silent much of the time even when swooping down at close range
Group sizesmall loose flock

Environment

Recording dateNovember 23, 2009
Time recorded (24h)15:10h
LocationPhilippines: Mindanao: Bislig; PICOP (8.259, 126.154)
Coordinates determined by: GPS
Elevation (m)160
Determined by: GPS
Habitatat a hilltop homestead with lots of small trees around and still a few big trees

Additional Information

Recordist namePamela C. Rasmussen
Copyright/permissionscopyrighted by recordist; freely available with attribution
Recording EquipmentNagra Ares BB+ and Sennheiser ME66/K6
Additional photos availableYes