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Avian Vocalizations Center (AVoCet) Explore collection

ML609060533 AVoCet 17429

Shoebill Balaeniceps rex

Report

Contributor

David Orban Media from this contributor Profile

Date

29 May 2013 eBird checklist S150731850

Location

Mabamba Swamp
Central, Uganda
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 0.0746239, 32.3499427
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Sounds
Mechanical sound
Playback
Playback not used

Media notes

Recording time: 1200. Elevation (m): 1100. Habitat: papyrus swamp. Sound type description: bill-clattering. Confidence in ID: 100%. ID determined by: seen well and videotaped. Age: adults. Age determined by: plumage. Sex: probably both. Sex determined by: paired. Group size: 2. Description of behavior: associating closely and frequently bowing deeply while clattering bill. Other notes: time is approximate. Additional notes: rerecorded using Raven Pro.

Collection

Avian Vocalizations Center (AVoCet)

Technical information

Recorder
Microphone
Accessories
Original file size
723.4 KB

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