Realm: Terrestrial
Climate: Tropical
Biome: Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Central latitude: 40.482620
Central longitude: -74.599230
Duration: 14 years, from 2006 to 2019

32295 records

185 distinct species

Across the time series Myadestes unicolor is the most frequently occurring species

Methods

Point count surveys were completed annually in Cusuco National Park over eight-week research seasons running between June and August. A minimum of three 10-minute point counts were completed at each of the survey points on each transect at all camps throughout each season. Point counts were completed between 05:30am and 09:00am. In the event of heavy rains or strong winds that impeded the accuracy of the survey, surveys were cancelled. On all surveys, the weather conditions at the time of the point count are recorded. On arrival, a settling period of one minute is allowed prior to commencement of the survey. The count is subdivided in 2- 5 minute intervals where all species detected are recorded. For the duration of the count (10mins), for each contact observed, the following details are recorded: species, audibly or visually detected, approximate distance from the observer (to the nearest meter) and any behavioural observations considered important. To fulfill the objectives of the protocol and monitor the population trends of the avifauna with a variety of different team members, several indicator species have been identified that are potential cloud forest indicators specifically for CNP. These species have been selected based on their representation across avian guilds, depth of robust historic data and their ability to be readily and distinctively detected in the field visibly and audibly. All counts below 50m from the observer are included here.

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