Point Count Data for TIDE's Private Land (Starcher), Belize 2009-2012
Citation
Ash A, Waight-Cho I (2019). Point Count Data for TIDE’s Private Land (Starcher), Belize 2009-2012. University of Belize Environmental Research Institute. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/qfzmqx accessed via GBIF.org on 2019-11-21.Description
Point count data collected at one of TIDE’s private land, Starcher, in southern Belize. Data was collected from January 2009 to December 2012.Purpose
The dataset was developed based on point count data collected by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment. The dataset includes observational data of both resident and migrant species. Having data on birds in Belize will allow information to be generated on diversity, abundance, etc.Sampling Description
Study Extent
Data was collected at Starcher, one of TIDE’s private lands, from January 2009 to December 2012.Sampling
The data collected used the point count method. Point counts were conducted at 200 m intervals along a 1 km transect. At each interval/point count, the recorder and observer recorded all bird species that were seen and/or heard within a 10 minute time frame. The number of individuals of that species was also recorded along with other data such as weather conditions, start time, end time and the date.Quality Control
The surveys were conducted by field staff who possess experience in identifying birds in the field. Identification guides were also used as references to properly the birds seen.Method steps
- The dataset was collected using the most commonly used point count methodology.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment manages 20,488 acres of private lands in the southern part of Belize. All private lands are located within the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor. This particular private land, Starcher, is comprised of lowland broadleaf forest and riparian forest.
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Contacts
Abidas Ashoriginator
position: Avian Biologist
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: aash@ub.edu.bz
Abidas Ash
metadata author
position: Avian Biologist
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: aash@ub.edu.bz
Ivanna Waight-Cho
metadata author
position: Monitoring Officer
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: iwaight@ub.edu.bz
Abidas Ash
user
position: Avian Biologist
University of Belize Environmental Research Institute
Price Center Road
Belmopan
Cayo
BZ
Telephone: +501-822-2701
email: aash@ub.edu.bz
Mario Muschamp
user
position: Terrestrial Manager
Toledo Institute for Development and Environment
Southern Hwy, Hopeville
Punta Gorda
Toledo
BZ
Telephone: +501-722-2274
email: mmuschamp@tidebelize.org
Mario Muschamp
administrative point of contact
position: Terrestrial Manager
Toledo Institute for Development and Environment
Southern Hwy, Hopeville
Punta Gorda
Toledo
BZ
Telephone: +501-722-2274
email: mmuschamp@tidebelize.org