Abstract:Vocal behavior of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in the Gulf of Corcovado, Chile, was analyzed using digital acoustic recording tags (DTAGs). We report the occurrence of Southeast Pacific type 2 (SEP2) calls, which exhibit peak frequencies, durations, and timing consistent with previous reports. We also offer the first description of tonal downswept (D) calls for this population. Since being able to accurately assign vocalizations to individual whales is fundamental for studying communication and for esti… Show more
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