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Citizen Science Bird Survey of Kerala
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An atlas of birds in Kerala, India, compiled from systematic, citizen-science driven surveys conducted between 2015 and 2020. As Asia's largest bird atlas in terms of geographical extent and species coverage, it offers a valuable and standardised resource for ecological research and conservation planning. The data was collected to describe the distribution of bird species across the state with reduced bias compared to other online platforms, making it better suited for scientific use. It provides over 300,000 records for 380 species, aggregated from 25,000 checklists.
Columns
- Common.Name: The common name of the bird species observed.
- Date: The date on which the observation was recorded.
- Time: The time at which the observation took place.
- n.observers: The number of observers present during the bird watch.
- County: The district name in Kerala, India, where the observation occurred.
- Sub.cell: A list identifying the specific sub-cell location of the observation.
- Season: The season during which the survey was conducted (either Wet or Dry).
- DEM: A Digital Elevation Model value.
- Cell.ID: A unique identifier for the observation cell.
- List.ID: A unique identifier for the observation checklist.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and has a file size of 28.36 MB. It contains over 300,000 records across 10 columns.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for testing various ecological hypotheses and informing science-backed conservation strategies. Potential research questions include:
- Analysing the difference in species counts between dry and wet seasons.
- Investigating how species richness varies between the northern and southern parts of Kerala.
- Examining the effect of elevation on bird counts.
- Comparing bird counts in the Western Ghats to other regions.
- Mapping the distribution of threatened species across Kerala.
Coverage
- Geographic: The data covers the entire state of Kerala, India, including coastal areas, hills, and the Western Ghats.
- Time Range: The dataset includes observations recorded between 16 July 2015 and 13 September 2020. Data collection occurred twice a year during this period.
- Demographic: The dataset focuses on bird species, with 361 species analysed after nocturnal and pelagic species were filtered out.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Ecologists and Researchers: Can use the data to test ecological hypotheses about species distribution, seasonal variation, and habitat impact.
- Conservationists and Policymakers: Can leverage the findings to develop targeted, science-backed conservation measures for threatened species and important habitats.
- Data Scientists and Students: Can apply statistical and machine learning models for classification, spatial analysis, and trend identification.
- Ornithologists: Can study the distribution and richness of bird species across a significant biogeographic region.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Kerala Bird Atlas (2015-2020)
- Bird Species Distribution in Kerala, India
- Citizen Science Bird Survey of Kerala
- Atlas of Avian Diversity in Kerala
Attributes
Original Data Source: Citizen Science Bird Survey of Kerala
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