eBird Status Abbreviations
Apr 9, 2022 12:53:14 #
I've noticed that the only one that uses those types of abbreviations on the Hog is tinyman Why don't you give him a pm (private message 
) and ask him what it means. Usually when I look at his bird I can figure it out but sometimes not
) and ask him what it means. Usually when I look at his bird I can figure it out but sometimes notApr 9, 2022 13:43:01 #
tramsey wrote:
I've noticed that the only one that uses those types of abbreviations on the Hog is tinyman Why don't you give him a pm (private message ) and ask him what it means. Usually when I look at his bird I can figure it out but sometimes not
) and ask him what it means. Usually when I look at his bird I can figure it out but sometimes notLotsa people here use them, not just Tinyman.
Apr 9, 2022 14:26:45 #
BillA wrote:
Good Morning Huggers: I am a bird photographer a... (show quote)
BillA - checked with our eBird group in the area and none could say what your HO means. Probably not a code for a species if it was located in the comments area. Your best bet is to inquire with the folks at eBird. Just go to the Contact section of the website and make a ticket out requesting info. Just put all the pertinent information in the form such as the Checklist Number, date seen, name of observer etc. That way the local eBird list checker can either tell you what it is as he would have access to the posters email whom can tell him/her.
Hopefully that should give you the correct answer. If you do get what it is could you drop me an PM here on the hog with the answer (I've never seen it and am curious)
LittleRed (Ron)
Apr 9, 2022 15:01:59 #
Just Shoot Me
Loc: Ithaca, NY
LittleRed wrote:
The question put forth by BillA was in regards to ... (show quote)
I'll stop by Cornell on Monday and see if can get an answer.
They are only 15 minutes away from me.
And my wife works there at the Vet. Lab.
PS: Vet. Stands for Veterinarian just incase anyone wanted to keep this post going for another few days.
Apr 9, 2022 15:13:48 #
BillA wrote:
Good Morning Huggers: I am a bird photographer a... (show quote)
Another guess, HO may stand for Hooded Oriole? One of my favorite birds to photograph:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/60519499@N00/50017064508/in/photolist-2jcQwHb-2j515RQ-2j5jK7v-2j511Qy-2iPNzg1-2iPNzdf-2iM2qDe-2gDPqqQ-izZ1Aq
But can't give you a complete list.
PS. I am not a birder but often take photos of birds and post. Once I posted a picture of a red-shouldered hawk and labeled it RSH. Someone asked what that stood for. So what is obvious to some can be cryptic to other.
Apr 9, 2022 15:31:03 #
ricardo00 wrote:
Another guess, HO may stand for Hooded Oriole? One... (show quote)
Hahaha.
I would interpret RSH as an assembly code mnemonic for Right Shift for a processor register.
Apr 9, 2022 16:24:52 #
In eBird and similar bird atlas vernacular these codes relate not to species identification but to bird breeding and behavior. Bird atlas efforts are typically managed at the state level, so some variation is to be expected.
"O" denotes observed behavior.
Observed. A species (male or female) is seen in a block during its breeding season,
but there is no evidence of breeding. Note: in the first VABBA, an ‘O’ was used to
designate this breeding code. For the VABBA2 eBird portal, a species entry that
does not include one of the breeding codes will automatically be categorized as
‘Observed’.
http://amjv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VABBA2_Handbook_Draft_Final_2017.pdf, page 13
"H" denotes that the bird was seen in appropriate habitat.
H = In Appropriate Habitat. A male or female observed in suitable nesting habitat
during their breeding season.
http://amjv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VABBA2_Handbook_Draft_Final_2017.pdf, page 14
H In Appropriate Habitat (Possible) -- Adult in suitable nesting habitat during its breeding season.
https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000837520-ebird-breeding-and-behavior-codes#anchorDefinitions
There are a host of other codes, and for the uninitiated (like me) somewhat arcane rules for using them. In addition, the codes and rules appear to have changed over time.
"O" denotes observed behavior.
Observed. A species (male or female) is seen in a block during its breeding season,
but there is no evidence of breeding. Note: in the first VABBA, an ‘O’ was used to
designate this breeding code. For the VABBA2 eBird portal, a species entry that
does not include one of the breeding codes will automatically be categorized as
‘Observed’.
http://amjv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VABBA2_Handbook_Draft_Final_2017.pdf, page 13
"H" denotes that the bird was seen in appropriate habitat.
H = In Appropriate Habitat. A male or female observed in suitable nesting habitat
during their breeding season.
http://amjv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VABBA2_Handbook_Draft_Final_2017.pdf, page 14
H In Appropriate Habitat (Possible) -- Adult in suitable nesting habitat during its breeding season.
https://support.ebird.org/en/support/solutions/articles/48000837520-ebird-breeding-and-behavior-codes#anchorDefinitions
There are a host of other codes, and for the uninitiated (like me) somewhat arcane rules for using them. In addition, the codes and rules appear to have changed over time.
Apr 9, 2022 20:25:12 #
wmurnahan wrote:
We run into the problem in nursing, BS for example, I've seen it be breath sounds, blood sugar, bowel sounds, and if I sit here I'm sure I can think of a few others.
Ha! In my world a DRE was a drug recognition expert, but my son came home from med school one day talking about learning to do a doing a dre...digital rectal exam!
Apr 9, 2022 20:28:07 #
Hip Coyote wrote:
Ha! In my world a DRE was a drug recognition expert, but my son came home from med school one day talking about learning to do a doing a dre...digital rectal exam!
Context!
Apr 10, 2022 07:09:03 #
rv8striker
Loc: St. Louis, MO area
Longshadow wrote:
A simpler fix would be for people to use whole words (My, what a concept!),
then no one needs a list. Just a few extra keystrokes.
But alas.....
then no one needs a list. Just a few extra keystrokes.
But alas.....
Apr 10, 2022 07:15:49 #
New Mexico Dave
Loc: Corrales, NM
BillA wrote:
Good Morning Huggers: I am a bird photographer a... (show quote)
In "eBird speak" HO is the abbreviation for "Heard Only."
Apr 10, 2022 07:42:52 #
New Mexico Dave wrote:
In "eBird speak" HO is the abbreviation for "Heard Only."
Yes, that’s it. Thank you Dave. I usual use the short form HRD, some say CALL, some say SONG, but HO fits perfectly. Will be using it in the future.
LittleRed (Ron)
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Apr 10, 2022 11:14:02 #
Longshadow wrote:
Fine for birders and their apps.
What about those of us who are NOT birders.
We have no idea WTH the codes mean, nor are many interested.
Or they only posting for the benefit of other birders?
I suppose if I posted an image of an alligator at Blue Springs I could title it "A at BS".
What about those of us who are NOT birders.
We have no idea WTH the codes mean, nor are many interested.
Or they only posting for the benefit of other birders?
I suppose if I posted an image of an alligator at Blue Springs I could title it "A at BS".
Longshadow, I Totally agree all of the strange "codes" are useless. If you are standing in a swamp taking photographs why is it so "Important" that you must post your pictures from there rather than from home where a description could be posted in understandable English.
Just Thinking
Brian
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