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The avesperu package opens the door to Peru’s extraordinary birds, encompassing a dataset of 1,901 species, highlighting its status as one of the world’s most diverse bird-rich countries. This comprehensive R package now leverages the meticulously updated “List of the Birds of Peru” by M. A. Plenge, which has been revised and expanded to reflect the latest data as of 06 - 03 - 2024. However, it’s important to recognize that avian taxonomy is dynamic, undergoing significant changes over time.
The species list adheres to the taxonomic classification endorsed by the South American Checklist Committee (SACC), which assigns species codes reflecting various aspects such as residency status, endemism, migratory behavior, vagrancy, introductions, extirpation, and hypothetical presence. As of now, SACC is in the process of recognizing certain subspecies as full species, a development that will inevitably alter the species count.
Of particular note, the “H” category, representing hypothetical species, now holds the fifth position in South America’s ranking, following Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. However, this ranking may potentially decrease further with the publication of well-documented records, underscoring the ongoing evolution and refinement of avian taxonomy.
Citation
- If you use
avesperuin a publication, please cite the original paper:
Plenge, M. A. Version [06/03/2024] List of the birds of Peru / Lista de las aves del Perú. Unión de Ornitólogos del Perú: https://sites.google.com/site/boletinunop/checklist