Snowy Sheathbill, Chionis albus
Recording AV#390.
Antarctica: Port Lockroy (-64.817, -63.503)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen
Recording Characterization
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AVoCet catalog # | AV390 |
Audio duration (s) | 8.4 |
ID confidence and determination | 100% seen well at close quarters |
Sound types present | song |
Grade of best portion | good parts over peak |
Playback used | no |
Individual Characterization
Behavior | sheathbill sitting on top of building, 6 others nearby, one called briefly; also rustling of sheathbill wings |
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Group size | 7 |
Same individual as in other cuts in same spatiotemporal group? | yes |
Environment
Recording date | January 06, 2009 |
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Time recorded (24h) | 16:28h |
Location | Antarctica: Port Lockroy (-64.817, -63.503) Coordinates determined by: Google Earth |
Elevation (m) | 2 Determined by: close estimate from being there |
Weather | cold, still, clear |
Habitat | nesting colony under research station |
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 "AV390" by
Pamela C. Rasmussen
is licensed under a
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Based on a work at avocet.integrativebiology.natsci.msu.edu/recordings/390.