Skukuza Biological Reference Collection_Ornithology dataset

Occurrence
Latest version published by South African National Parks on Jun 19, 2025 South African National Parks
Publication date:
19 June 2025
License:
CC-BY-NC 4.0

Download the latest version of this resource data as a Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A) or the resource metadata as EML or RTF:

Data as a DwC-A file download 190 records in English (17 KB) - Update frequency: as needed
Metadata as an EML file download in English (10 KB)
Metadata as an RTF file download in English (7 KB)

Description

This dataset is a record of bioecological data that is associated with the bird skins that form part of the Skukuza Biological Reference Collection, Scientific Services, Kruger National Park. The specimens are representative of the species that occur in the various regions in the Kruger National Park.

Data Records

The data in this occurrence resource has been published as a Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A), which is a standardized format for sharing biodiversity data as a set of one or more data tables. The core data table contains 190 records.

This IPT archives the data and thus serves as the data repository. The data and resource metadata are available for download in the downloads section. The versions table lists other versions of the resource that have been made publicly available and allows tracking changes made to the resource over time.

Versions

The table below shows only published versions of the resource that are publicly accessible.

How to cite

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

Singh N (2025). Skukuza Biological Reference Collection_Ornithology dataset. Version 1.2. South African National Parks. Occurrence dataset. https://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanparks/resource?r=skukuza_bird_data&v=1.2

Rights

Researchers should respect the following rights statement:

The publisher and rights holder of this work is South African National Parks. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC 4.0) License.

GBIF Registration

This resource has been registered with GBIF, and assigned the following GBIF UUID: 5cb13190-4a13-43df-abc1-a7e6b0c7071a.  South African National Parks publishes this resource, and is itself registered in GBIF as a data publisher endorsed by South African Biodiversity Information Facility.

Keywords

Occurrence; bird; specimen; skin; ornithology; SANParks; Skukuza Biological Reference Collection; Occurrence; bird; specimen; skin; ornithology; SANParks; Skukuza Biological Reference Collection

Contacts

Nikisha Singh
  • Content Provider ●
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Originator ●
  • Point Of Contact
Senior Biotechnician: Collections
SANParks
Scientific Services
1350 Skukuza
Mpumalanga
ZA
0137354140
Judith Botha
  • Point Of Contact
Science Manager
SANParks
Scientific Services
1350 Skukuza
Mpumalanga
ZA
0137354309

Geographic Coverage

Specimens collected in various parts of the Kruger National Park.

Bounding Coordinates South West [-90, -180], North East [90, 180]

Project Data

This dataset is a record of bioecological data that is associated with the bird skins that form part of the Skukuza Biological Reference Collection, Scientific Services, Kruger National Park. The specimens are representative of the species that occur in the various regions in the Kruger National Park.

Title Skukuza Biological Reference Collection_Ornithology dataset

Sampling Methods

Collection of bird specimens (particularly roadkill) and skin preparation techniques. Once complete, the specimen is deposited in the collection.

Study Extent Various areas within the Kruger National Park.
Quality Control Taxonomic updates are done when required.

Method step description:

  1. N/A

Additional Metadata

Alternative Identifiers 5cb13190-4a13-43df-abc1-a7e6b0c7071a
https://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanparks/resource?r=skukuza_bird_data