Blue-winged Goose, Cyanochen cyanoptera

Recording AV#4470. Ethiopia: Oromia Region; Simien Shewa Zone; between Sululta Plain and Jemma River Gorge (9.5, 38.9)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 4470
AVoCet catalog #AV4470
Audio duration (s)38.5
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Other identified bird speciesAnas undulata
Sound types presentcalls
two types
Grade of best portionexcellent
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Sexmale
Determined by: much larger size
Behaviormoving away from me on foot
Group size2, only the male vocalizing
Same individual as in other cuts in same spatiotemporal group?no

Environment

Recording dateJune 21, 2009
Time recorded (24h)12:17h
LocationEthiopia: Oromia Region; Simien Shewa Zone; between Sululta Plain and Jemma River Gorge (9.5, 38.9)
Coordinates determined by: interpolation between GPS points
Elevation (m)2600
Determined by: approximation based on Google Earth
Habitatdry overgrazed shortgrass plain with small lush wet areas

Additional Information

Recordist namePamela C. Rasmussen
Copyright/permissionscopyright by recordist; freely available with attribution
Recording EquipmentNagra Ares BB+, Sennheiser ME-66
Editing Informationslight noise reduction