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Re: data base

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Subject: Re: data base
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Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:33:36 +1000
Hi John

It has been mentioned on Birding-Aus before (and additional comments on this are found in the archives), but a program called BirdInfo can, I believe, do what you seek.  Surveys of any sort can be entered, and repeat visits to sites readily dealt with.  The program uses the Christidis & Boles (2008) taxonomy for Australia but
offers a few options for taxonomy (including not using Christidis & Boles if one doesn't want to).  The database also includes a list of world birds but that has not been kept current: it presently uses Clements (2000) checklist and the Sibley & Monroe listing.  However, the program allows users to have their "own taxonomy", so if someone was so inclined it would be possible to keep a world list up to date as one's own taxonomy. 

In the "Surveys" section of the program, species are entered in a specific way using either English or scientific names, or Australian or world codes.  Data are listed in the "Surveys" data entry page under English names, but reports and analysis of the survey data can be done in a couple of ways and presenting scientific names.  Reporting rates can also be calculated.

Importantly, data from surveys can be easily exported in a format that can be directly imported by the New Atlas of Australian Birds.  As a disclaimer, I have no interest in this program other than as a satisfied user.

It has been developed by Simon Bennett; see his site http://ausbirdinfo.blogspot.com/

Peter Higgins


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