Protocol demonstrates standardized acoustic recording workflows in bird and bat populations, highlighting automated species identification from field audio data.
Here we describe a protocol that is used for collecting audio recordings of birds and bats using an AudioMoth (AudioMoth | Open Acoustic Devices). The protocol details the process of setting up the recording device and using it in the field. It is divided into four sections: 1) Setting up the device; 2) Site selection and placement; 3) Installation in the field and weekly sampling; and 4) Troubleshooting common problems. The protocol relies on apps and files that are free to download. The use of this protocol yields hours of recordings, mostly of birds, and can be used with developing technologies, such as Bird Sounds Global (Bird Sounds Global web portal | WILDLABS), to identify different species by songs and calls.
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