Vulture and other ornithological survey data in Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation regions

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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Karmacharya, D.K., S. Gyawali, M.Z. Virani and F. Huettmann
Publication_Date: 20131001
Title:
Vulture and other ornithological survey data in Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation regions
Edition: 1
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: database
Series_Information:
Series_Name: 1
Issue_Identification: 1
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Kathmandu, Nepal
Publisher:
Other_Citation_Details: NA
Online_Linkage:
None, but see online with ICIMOD, GMBA for other Nepal and Hindu-Kush Himalaya data by the authors
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset presents geo-referenced summaries of vulture and raptor sightings (from field work as well as from published sources 1977-2013), as well as general avian species lists and their detected abundances, for the Annapurna (ACA) and Manaslu Conservation Areas (MCA). In addition, compiled 'presence only' data of vultures are provided for Nepal and Northern India as well. The bounding box (decimal degrees) of the data coverage is 77.4966 til 87.0667 latitude and 26.3666 til 28.58333 longitude, and Altitude covers 100m til 7969m. The data consist of MS Excel and include 6 worksheets (all bird list, number of bird sighting and counting, descending number of individuals, vulture survey in ACA, raptors in Manaslu, and compiled presence only sightings of vultures for Nepal and Northern India). While this data set is reatively small, it includes a large and complex set of information for a vast and globally relevant region. The following raptor species are primarily covered in this data set: Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius, TSN 175385), Himalayan Griffon (Gyps fulvus, 175487), Golden Eagler (Aquila chrysaetos, 175407), Himalayan Vulture (Gyps himalayensis,175488), Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus,175483), Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus, 175481) and White-Rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis, 175485). Smaller predators like Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus, 175620), Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus,175604), Shikra (Accipiter badius, 55890), Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata, 175565), Black Kite (Milvus migrans,175469), Mountain Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus nipalensis, 175580), Spotted Owlet (Athene brama, 555472), Western Osprey (Pandion haliaetus, 175590) and Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela, 175506) were also reported, In addition, overall app. 763 sighting locations of 143 species of birds are also featured in the data (english names as well as scientific names). Naturalists, bird watchers, modelers as well as investigators of raptors and other birds in the Nepal and Northern Indian regions will find great value in this data set.
Purpose:
To provide published and naturalist geo-refereced survey data on 15 species of raptors and 143 other bird species in the Nepal and Northern Indian regions, specifically in the Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation regions.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Unknown
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent:
Nepal and Northern India, primarily the Annapurna and Manaslu Conservation Areas. Bounding box for decimal degrees: 77.4966 til 87.0667 latitude and 26.3666 til 28.58333 longitude. Altitude from 100m til 7969m.
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: 26.3666
East_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.58333
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 87.06667
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 77.49666
Bounding_Altitudes:
Altitude_Minimum: 100.000
Altitude_Maximum: 7969.000
Altitude_Distance_Units:
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Vulture
Theme_Keyword: Birds
Theme_Keyword: Bird lists
Theme_Keyword: Raptors
Theme_Keyword: Nepal
Theme_Keyword: Northern India
Theme_Keyword: Annapurna
Theme_Keyword: Manaslu
Theme_Keyword: Annapurna Conservation Area
Theme_Keyword: Himalaya
Theme_Keyword: Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius, TSN 175385)
Theme_Keyword: Himalayan Griffon (Gyps fulvus, 175487)
Theme_Keyword: Golden Eagler (Aquila chrysaetos, 175407)
Theme_Keyword: Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis,175488)
Theme_Keyword: Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus,175483)
Theme_Keyword: Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus, 175481)
Theme_Keyword: White-Rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis, 175485)
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Park Service Theme Category Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Vulture
Theme_Keyword: Birds
Theme_Keyword: Bird lists
Theme_Keyword: Raptors
Theme_Keyword: Nepal
Theme_Keyword: Northern India
Theme_Keyword: Annapurna
Theme_Keyword: Manaslu
Theme_Keyword: Annapurna Conservation Area
Theme_Keyword: Himalaya
Theme_Keyword: Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius, TSN 175385)
Theme_Keyword: Himalayan Griffon (Gyps fulvus, 175487)
Theme_Keyword: Golden Eagler (Aquila chrysaetos, 175407)
Theme_Keyword: Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis,175488)
Theme_Keyword: Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus,175483)
Theme_Keyword: Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus, 175481)
Theme_Keyword: White-Rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis, 175485)
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Vulture
Theme_Keyword: Birds
Theme_Keyword: Bird lists
Theme_Keyword: Raptors
Theme_Keyword: Nepal
Theme_Keyword: Northern India
Theme_Keyword: Annapurna
Theme_Keyword: Manaslu
Theme_Keyword: Annapurna Conservation Area
Theme_Keyword: Himalaya
Theme_Keyword: Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius, TSN 175385)
Theme_Keyword: Himalayan Griffon (Gyps fulvus, 175487)
Theme_Keyword: Golden Eagler (Aquila chrysaetos, 175407)
Theme_Keyword: Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis,175488)
Theme_Keyword: Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus,175483)
Theme_Keyword: Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus, 175481)
Theme_Keyword: White-Rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis, 175485)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Nepal
Place_Keyword: Northern India
Place_Keyword: Annapurna
Place_Keyword: Manaslu
Place_Keyword: Annapurna Conservation Area
Place_Keyword: Himalaya
Place_Keyword: Asia
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Park System Unit Name Thesaurus
Place_Keyword: Nepal
Place_Keyword: Northern India
Place_Keyword: Annapurna
Place_Keyword: Manaslu
Place_Keyword: Annapurna Conservation Area
Place_Keyword: Himalaya
Place_Keyword: Asia
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: National Park System Unit Code Thesaurus
Place_Keyword: Nepal
Place_Keyword: Northern India
Place_Keyword: Annapurna
Place_Keyword: Manaslu
Place_Keyword: Annapurna Conservation Area
Place_Keyword: Himalaya
Place_Keyword: Asia
Taxonomy:
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Bunting Crested Melophus lathami
Taxonomic_Keywords: Stonechat Common Saxicola torquata
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Forktail Spotted Enicurus maculatus
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Warbler Western Crowned Phylloscopus ocipitalis
Taxonomic_Keywords: Partridge Hill Arborophila torqueola
Taxonomic_Keywords: Laughingthrush Striated Garrulax striatus
Taxonomic_Keywords: Hawk-Eagle Mountain Spizaetus nipalensis
Taxonomic_Keywords: Wren-Babbler Scaly-breasted Pnoepyga albiventor
Taxonomic_Keywords: Flycatcher Ultramarine Ficedula superciliaris aestigma
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Egret Cattle Bubulcus ibis
Taxonomic_Keywords: Crow House Corvus splendens
Taxonomic_Keywords: Koel Asian Eudynamys scolopacea
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Heron Indian Pond Ardeola grayii
Taxonomic_Keywords: Osprey Pandion haliaetus
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Tit Great Parus major
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Flycatcher Blue-throated Cyornis banyumas
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Taxonomic_Keywords: Greater Yellonape Picus flavinucha
Taxonomic_Keywords: Magpie Common Green Cissa chinensis
Taxonomic_Keywords: Vulture White-rumped Gyps bengalnesis
Taxonomic_Keywords: Eagle Crested Serpent Spilornis cheela
Taxonomic_System:
Classification_System/Authority:
Classification_System_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Unknown
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Classification_System_Modifications:
ID done via fieldwork and from citations; see authors for details.
Identification_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Authors,
Originator: for taxonomies, see as well itis.org and avibase
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Taxonomic_Procedures: Data are ID'ed in the field, and matched with ITIS and AviBase.
Taxonomic_Completeness: Complete
Vouchers:
Specimen: none
Repository:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:
City:
State_or_Province:
Postal_Code:
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Applicable_Common_Name: animals
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata
Applicable_Common_Name: chordates
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata
Applicable_Common_Name: vertebrates
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Aves
Applicable_Common_Name: oiseaux
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Accipitriformes
Applicable_Common_Name: Hawks
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Accipitridae
Applicable_Common_Name: perviers
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Buteo
Applicable_Common_Name: Buteonine Hawks
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Buteo hemilasius
Applicable_Common_Name: Upland Buzzard
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Aquila
Applicable_Common_Name: Golden Eagles
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Aquila chrysaetos
Applicable_Common_Name: Aigle royal
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Neophron
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Neophron percnopterus
Applicable_Common_Name: Egyptian Vulture
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gypaetus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gypaetus barbatus
Applicable_Common_Name: Bearded Vulture
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gyps
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gyps bengalensis
Applicable_Common_Name: White-rumped Vulture
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gyps fulvus
Applicable_Common_Name: Griffon Vulture
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gyps himalayensis
Applicable_Common_Name: Himalayan Vulture
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: None, best to ask authors for proper use.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: see data contact section for details
Contact_Organization: Global Primate Network-Nepal
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: GPO Box 26288
City: Kathmandu
State_or_Province: Bagmati
Postal_Code: 00977
Country: Nepal
Contact_Voice_Telephone: +977 14334784
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
dikpal.karmacharya@gmail.com;dikpal@primatelife.org; www.primatelife.org
Data_Set_Credit:
see authors and their funding agencies:

Global Primate Network-Nepal. GPO Box 26288, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel +977 1 4334784, dikpal.karmacharya@gmail.com, dikpal@primatelife.org, www.primatelife.org, funding agencies and partner organizations.

Funded by

Rufford Foundation, UK (www.rufford.org)

Oriental Bird Club, UK (www.orientalbirdclub.org)

Idea Wild, USA (www.ideawild.org)

Key project partners

National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC)

Annapurna Conservation Area - Conservation Units (ACA-CA)

Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC)

Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN, Partner-Birdlife International)

District Livestock Service Organisations (DLSO)

District Forest Offices (DFO)

The Peregrine Fund (TPF)

Saving Asia's Vultures From Extinction (SAVE)

Local Medias

Native_Data_Set_Environment: PC IGM MS Excel
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
These data are part of a wider project, and which, in part, had the following Objectives:
Originator:
1. To monitor Himalayan Vultures, their nests, breeding success, carcass availability and veterinary drug extensively.
Originator:
2. To conduct conservation education and outreach programs for locals, students, teachers, media persons, politicians, organization members and local government agencies.
Originator:
3. To study the feasibility of Diclofenac Free Zone (DFZ) and Vulture Safe Zone (VSZ).
Originator: For details, please contact authors.
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Virani et al. (2008). Surveys of Himalayan Vultures in the Annapurna Conservation Area, Mustang. Journal of Raptor Research 42(3): 197-203.
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: database
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
none, consider Geographic Information System to map and analyse data
Tool_Access_Information:
Tool_Access_Instructions:

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: These are raw field data; for details please contact authors.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Data have been compiled consistenly, for more details re. data collection and compilation please contact authors.
Completeness_Report: Data are complete, and as provided by authors.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Data are collected with a location name (village) and sometimes with a GPS.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:
Part of this data set are created with the following methods (as taken from the funded proposal): 1. Extensive monitoring of vultures, nesting sites, signs, carcass availability, encounter rates (direct sighting technique on road transects as followed by Virani 2009) and breeding success (as Postupalsky 1974) will be conducted and veterinary drugs will be monitored on a continuous basis through trainings to community groups which will make them able to carry out these monitoring activities for long run. 2. Relevant materials such as posters, pamphlets, leaflets and pocket calendars with conservation messages will be developed and distributed in schools and communities. Awareness raising activities for locals, students, parents, teachers, media persons, politicians, organization members and local government agencies will be carried out focusing importance of vulture and their conservation messages by celebrating various eco days and campaigns. Veterinary community, tourism entrepreneurs and media will be engaged through workshops to stop use of veterinary drug diclofenac and to promote eco tourism in the area. 3. Based on results from monitoring, the Conservation Area will be recommended to declare as DFZ and VSZ in partnership with government bodies, veterinary professionals and local community, this will add the huge area (7,629 sq km) to current Vulture Safe Zone (VSZ) in Nepal which will be the major achievement of the project.

For more details, please also see Virani et al (2008)

Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Unknown
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
Source_Contribution: see authors
Process_Step:
Process_Description: No process steps have been described for this data set
Process_Date: Unknown

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Data are referenced by location name, otherwise by GPS.

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Ellipsoid_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.25722210088

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: all bird list
Entity_Type_Definition: lis of all birds seen.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: author
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Column names
Attribute_Definition: ask authors for details and see raw data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Authors
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: number of birds sighted
Entity_Type_Definition: bird abundance from the field
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: author
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Column names
Attribute_Definition: ask authors for details and see raw data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Authors
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: decending number of individuals
Entity_Type_Definition: bird numbers in decending order
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: author
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Column names
Attribute_Definition: ask authors for details and see raw data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Authors
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: vulture survey in ACAP
Entity_Type_Definition: Vultures in Annapurna Conservation Area
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Authors
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Column names
Attribute_Definition: ask authors for details and see raw data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Authors
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: raptors in Manaslu
Entity_Type_Definition: Raptor sightings in Manaslu Conservation Area
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Column names
Attribute_Definition: ask authors for details and see raw data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Authors
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: compiled presence only sightings for Nepal and Northern India
Entity_Type_Definition:
compiled presence only sightings for Nepal and Northern India; done by authors and covering 1977 til 2013
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Column names
Attribute_Definition: ask authors for details and see raw data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Authors

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Contact authors
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:
City:
State_or_Province:
Postal_Code:
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Resource_Description: MS Ecel open office worksheet
Distribution_Liability: None
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII
Format_Version_Number: 1
Format_Specification: Regular ASCCI from MS Excel
Format_Information_Content: Rows and columns
File_Decompression_Technique: No compression applied
Transfer_Size: 100
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: WWW via email
Access_Instructions: Contact authors for details.
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: PC IBM Windows
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions: Contact authors
Turnaround: Regular business periods
Custom_Order_Process:
Contact authors via business hours, office hours, phone or email
Technical_Prerequisites: IBM PC Windows 7

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20131018
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Falk Huettmann, Dikpal Krishna Karmacharya
Contact_Organization: Uni of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Global Primate Network
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:
City:
State_or_Province:
Postal_Code:
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907 474 7882
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: +1 907 474 6967
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
fhuettmann@alaska.edu; dikpal.karmacharya@gmail.com, dikpal@primatelife.org
Hours_of_Service: office hours
Contact_Instructions: Follow office hours, phone or email
Metadata_Standard_Name:
FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999

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