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Theavesperu package provides access to the most up-to-date andcomprehensive dataset on Peru’s avian diversity. As ofDecember 2,2024, the list includes1,909 bird species, reflecting significantadvancements in taxonomy and the validation of species records. Theseupdates are based on articles, photographs, and sound recordingsarchived in accredited institutions, and follow the classificationendorsed by theSouth American Checklist Committee (SACC).
Species Categories
Each species in the dataset is classified into one of the followingcategories, reflecting its status in Peru:
X (Resident): 1,542 species
E (Endemic): 117 species
NB (Migratory): 138 species
V (Vagrant): 83 species
IN (Introduced): 3 species
EX (Extirpated): 0 species
H (Hypothetical): 26 species
This results in a total of1,909 species, demonstrating Peru’sincredible avian richness.
Theavesperu package is designed to streamline access to this data forresearchers, conservationists, and bird enthusiasts alike, providingtools for taxonomy validation and species data retrieval using advancedfuzzy matching capabilities.
Here’s an enhanced analysis of the provided information, focusing on thetrends and implications for Peru’s avian biodiversity:
The chart depicts the steady increase in the number of bird speciesrecorded in Peru from 1968 to 2024, showcasing the country’sremarkable progress in avian taxonomy and biodiversity documentation.Over the decades, several key trends emerge:
Significant Milestones:
The species count grew substantially between 1968 (1,491 species) and1980 (1,678 species), reflecting early efforts in exploration andclassification. Post-2000, the growth rate appears more stable, with keyupdates in 2010, 2020, and culminating in 2024 with 1,909 species.
Categorical Analysis:
Most of the species belong to the “Resident” (X) category, accountingfor1,542 species, while117 species are classified asendemic, showcasing Peru’s unique biodiversity.
Hypothetical species (“H”) contribute 26 species, emphasizing theimportance of continued validation efforts to solidify their inclusionin the list.
Suggested citation:
citation("avesperu")#> To cite avesperu in publications use:#>#> Santos - Andrade, PE. (2024). avesperu: Access to the List of Birds#> Species of Peru. R package version 0.0.3#>#> A BibTeX entry for LaTeX users is#>#> @Manual{,#> title = {avesperu: Access to the List of Birds Species of Peru},#> author = {Paul E. Santos - Andrade},#> year = {2024},#> note = {R package version 0.0.3},#> }#>#> To cite the avesperu dataset, please use: Plenge, M. A. Version#> [12/02/2024] List of the birds of Peru / Lista de las aves del Perú.#> Unión de Ornitólogos del Perú:#> https://sites.google.com/site/boletinunop/checklist
Installation
You can install theavesperu package from CRAN using:
The package not only provides access to the list of bird speciesrecorded in Peru but also excels in resolving potential typos orvariations in species names through fuzzy matching. It ensuresaccurate retrieval by intelligently recognizing and accommodatingslight discrepancies in the input names, making it a robust tool forworking with diverse and sometimes inconsistent datasets.
splist<- c("Falco sparverius","Tinamus osgodi","Crypturellus sooui","Thraupisa palamarum","Thraupisa palamarum","Thamnophilus praecox")search_avesperu(splist=splist,max_distance=0.05)#> The following names are repeated in the 'splist': Thraupisa palamarum#> name_submitted accepted_name order_name family_name#> 1 Falco sparverius Falco sparverius Falconiformes Falconidae#> 2 Tinamus osgodi Tinamus osgoodi Tinamiformes Tinamidae#> 3 Crypturellus sooui Crypturellus soui Tinamiformes Tinamidae#> 4 Thraupisa palamarum <NA> <NA> <NA>#> 5 Thamnophilus praecox Thamnophilus praecox Passeriformes Thamnophilidae#> english_name spanish_name status dist#> 1 American Kestrel Cernícalo Americano Residente 0#> 2 Black Tinamou Perdiz Negra Residente 1#> 3 Little Tinamou Perdiz Chica Residente 1#> 4 <NA> <NA> <NA> <NA>#> 5 Cocha Antshrike Batará de Cocha Residente 0
