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Explore examples from the eBird project leader on taxonomic data challenges. Learn about user familiarity goals, global taxonomy, standardized names, translations, and support for bird observations. Discover the eBird Taxonomy's vast species classification and data quality measures for crowdsourcing.
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Taxonomic & data-quality challenges of large-scale citizen science:Examples from Marshall J. Iliff, eBird Project Leader
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The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomy for download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomy for download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomy for download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomy for download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomy for download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomyfor download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy (v1.05) • User familiarity is the goal • Familiar Clements 6.4 is base global taxonomy • Follows recognized regional authorities for taxonomic and nomenclatural decisions • Standardized English and Scientific Names for all taxa • Translations in other languages • http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/ebird-taxonomy for download • Personal support for taxonomic questions
The eBird Taxonomy eBird 1.05 Taxa: 11,920
The eBird Taxonomy eBird 1.05 Taxa: 11,920 Species: e.g., Ivory Gull 10,005
The eBird Taxonomy eBird 1.05 Taxa: 11,920 Species: 10,005 Ssp. groups: e.g., “Western” Willet 1333
The eBird Taxonomy eBird 1.05 Taxa: 11,920 Species: 10,005 Ssp. groups: 1333 435 Spuhs: e.g., Empidonax sp.
The eBird Taxonomy eBird 1.05 Taxa: 11,920 Species: 10,005 Ssp. groups: 1333 435 Spuhs: 113 Hybrids: e.g., Snowy Egret x Tricolored Heron
The eBird Taxonomy eBird 1.05 Taxa: 11,920 Species: 10,005 Ssp. groups: 1333 435 Spuhs: 113 Hybrids: 34 Others: e.g., “Domestic” Mallard, undescribed species
eBird Data Quality: Crowdsourcing • 1100 automated filters check every submission • Flagged records require validation • ~300 experts vet all flagged records and request voucher material when needed • ~1,000,000 record reviewed annually; 67% accepted
eBird Data Quality: Crowdsourcing • 1100 automated filters check every submission • Flagged records require validation • ~300 experts vet all flagged records and request voucher material when needed • ~1,000,000 record reviewed annually; 67% accepted
eBird Data Quality: Crowdsourcing • 1100 automated filters check every submission • Flagged records require validation • ~300 experts vet all flagged records and request voucher material when needed • ~1,000,000 record reviewed annually; 67% accepted
eBird Data Quality: Crowdsourcing • 1100 automated filters check every submission • Flagged records require validation • ~300 experts vet all flagged records and request voucher material when needed • ~1,000,000 record reviewed annually; 67% accepted
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