Little Grebe, Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis

Recording AV#13016. Tanzania: Pemba; Ngezi Forest (-4.93, 39.7)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 13016
AVoCet catalog #AV13016
Audio duration (s)9.0
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Sound types presentcalls
Grade of best portiongood
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Sexboth
Determined by: paired
Ageadults and two chicks
Determined by: plumage, size
Behaviortwo very small chicks were fighting and the parents came over and got between them evidently to stop the fight, then sang loudly. Some of the higher-pitched calls might be from the chicks but they were rather far away.
Group size4

Environment

Recording dateMay 15, 2011
Time recorded (24h)8:18h
LocationTanzania: Pemba; Ngezi Forest (-4.93, 39.7)
Coordinates determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Elevation (m)15
Determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Habitatforest pool

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