Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua
Recording AV#383.
Antarctica: Petermann Island (-65.175, -64.143)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen
Recording Characterization
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AVoCet catalog # | AV383 |
Audio duration (s) | 9.7 |
ID confidence and determination | 100% seen well at close quarters |
Sound types present | call |
Grade of best portion | good |
Playback used | no |
Individual Characterization
Age | adult, chick Determined by: plumage, size |
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Behavior | adult gentoo trying to pass two wandering chicks, the chicks then calling |
Environment
Recording date | January 06, 2009 |
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Time recorded (24h) | 10:37h |
Location | Antarctica: Petermann Island (-65.175, -64.143) Coordinates determined by: Google Earth |
Elevation (m) | 2 Determined by: close estimate from being there |
Weather | cold, still, clear |
Habitat | nesting colony |
Additional Information
Recordist name | Pamela C. Rasmussen |
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Copyright/permissions | copyright by recordist; freely available with attribution |
Recording Equipment | Telinga Pro + Edirol R09 |

Audio recording file "AV383" by
Pamela C. Rasmussen
is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at avocet.integrativebiology.natsci.msu.edu/recordings/383.