UAF - Kittlitz's Murrelet Known Nest Locations in Alaska (GIS layer)

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Bob , R.H., K.J. Kuletz and D.A. Nigro

Publication_Date: 1999

Title:

UAF - Kittlitz's Murrelet Known Nest Locations in Alaska (GIS layer)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: GIS layer

Description:

Abstract:

The Kittlitz's Murrelet Brachyramphus brevirostris is a bird species of environmental concern, and only 21 confirmed nest locations are published for North America. Drastic population declines are reported in its southern distributional range. This bird is found in subarctic and warmer regions near glaciers, also occurring in Russia. A wider analysis of these nest sites is coming forward, and it appears that these nests are associated with glaciers and volcano slopes. However, this is only an impression based on the small sample of nests.

Purpose:

The purpose of this dataset is to learn more about the Murrelet Brachyramphus brevirostris since only 21 nest locations are known in North America. This dataset presents the baseline for a predictive modeling exercise.

Supplemental_Information:

This species also occurs in Russia, but only few details are known. The species is reported to have undergone drastic declines during the last 20 years, likely due to global change, e.g. glacier retreat.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: Unknown

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Unknown

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Yukon, Alaska

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -165.55

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -135.316

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 68.2833

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 58.3667

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: environmental concerns

Theme_Keyword: nest locations

Theme_Keyword: glaciers

Theme_Keyword: climate change

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: IOOS Core Variables

Theme_Keyword: Version 1

Theme_Keyword: Biology

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: IOOS National Backbone Programs

Theme_Keyword: Version 1

Theme_Keyword: Alaska Ocean Observing System

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Core Variable Map

Theme_Keyword: Biology

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: AOOS Data Services

Theme_Keyword: Version 1

Theme_Keyword: dsid=ARCOD

Theme_Keyword: db=arcod

Theme_Keyword: archive=2007/0000027

Theme_Keyword: collectioncode=2005O2

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ArcOD Data Services

Theme_Keyword: Shortname=Kittlitz's murrelet

Theme_Keyword: CollectionCode=2005O2

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: North America

Place_Keyword: Russia

Place_Keyword: Alaska

Place_Keyword: Pacific Rim

Taxonomy:

Keywords/Taxon:

Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Taxonomic_Keywords: Kittlitz Murrelet

Taxonomic_Keywords: Brachyramphus brevirostris

Taxonomic_Keywords: Brachyramphus murrelets

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom

Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia

Applicable_Common_Name: animal

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum

Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata

Applicable_Common_Name: chordates

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum

Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata

Applicable_Common_Name: vertebrates

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Class

Taxon_Rank_Value: Aves

Applicable_Common_Name: birds

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Order

Taxon_Rank_Value: Ciconiiformes

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Laridae

Applicable_Common_Name: gulls

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Brachyramphus

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Brachyramphus brevirostris

Applicable_Common_Name: Kittlitz Murrelet

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints: None

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Bob Day, Falk Huettmann

Contact_Organization:

Biology and Wildlife Department, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 419 EWHALE lab

City: Fairbanks

State_or_Province: Alaska

Postal_Code: 99775-7000

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907 474-7882

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 907 474-6967

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: fffh@uaf.edu

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Day, R.H., K. J. Kuletz and D.A. Nigro

Publication_Date: 1999

Title: Kittlitz's Murrelet. Birds of North America

Other_Citation_Details: 28 pages

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report: unknown

Logical_Consistency_Report: unknown

Completeness_Report:

Caution is to be taken when interpreting these nest locations because the sample size is extremely low, and nests were found in a somewhat opportunistic fashion. For use and interpretation of this data set, please contact experts.

Lineage:

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field

Methodology_Description: GIS

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

GIS The data presented here are derived from a species account (Day et al. 1999) and geo-referenced in Arc View 3.3. They can be used for further analyzing and modeling in a Geographic Information System (GIS).

Process_Date: Unknown

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Falk Huettmann

Contact_Organization:

University of Alaska, Institute of Arctic Biology, Biology and Wildlife Department

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 419 IRVING I - EWHALE lab

City: Fairbanks

State_or_Province: Alaska

Postal_Code: 99775-7000

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907 474-7882

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 907 474-6967

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: fffh@uaf.edu

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Kittlitz's Murrelet Nest Locations

Entity_Type_Definition: murrelet nest locations

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alaska Geospatial Clearinghouse

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DSTAKCSTLN

Attribute_Definition: Distance to Alaskan coastline (derived from GIS overlay)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alaska Geospatial Clearinghouse

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DSTGLMAX

Attribute_Definition:

Distance to maximal known glacier extent (derived from GIS overlay)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alaska Geospatial Clearinghouse

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DSTGLMIN

Attribute_Definition: Distance to minimum glacier extent (derived from GIS Overlay)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alaska Geospatial Clearinghouse

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LAT

Attribute_Definition: latitude whole number

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LATDEC

Attribute_Definition: latitude in decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LATSEC

Attribute_Definition: Latitude seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LATSECDEC

Attribute_Definition: latitude in decimal seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LON

Attribute_Definition: longitude whole number degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LONDEC

Attribute_Definition: Longitude in decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LONSEC

Attribute_Definition: Longitude seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LONSECDEC

Attribute_Definition: longitude in decimal seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: XVAL

Attribute_Definition: X value

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: YVAL

Attribute_Definition: Y value

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ZVAL

Attribute_Definition: Z value

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: ARCOD#2005O2#2005o2_data.csv

Entity_Type_Definition:

OBIS data file based on ArcOD data set defined by collectioncode 2005O2

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ArcOD

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: datelastmodified

Attribute_Definition:

ISO 8601 compliant stamp indicating the date and time in UTC(GMT) when the record was last modified. Example: the instant "November 5, 1994, 8:15:30 am, US Eastern Standard Time" would be represented as "1994-11-05T13:15:30Z"

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: institutioncode

Attribute_Definition:

A "standard" code identifier that identifies the institution to which the collection belongs. No global registry exists for assigning institutional codes. Use the code that is "standard" in your discipline.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: collectioncode

Attribute_Definition:

A unique alphanumeric value which identifies the collection within the institution.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: catalognumber

Attribute_Definition:

A unique alphanumeric value which identifies an individual record within the collection. It is recommended that this value provides a key by which the actual specimen can be identified. If the specimen has several items such as various types of preparation, this value should identify the individual component of the specimen.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: basisofrecord

Attribute_Definition:

A descriptive term indicating whether the record represents an object or observation. Examples: PreservedSpecimen- A physical object representing one or more organisms, part of organism, or artifact of an organism. synonyms: voucher, collection, lot. FossilSpecimen- A physical object representing one or more fossil organisms, part of fossil organism, or artifact of a fossil organism. LivingSpecimen- An organism removed from its natural occurrence and now living in captivity or cultivation. HumanObservation- A report by a known observer that an organism was present at the place and time. MachineObservation- A report by a monitoring device that an organism was present at the place and time. StillImage- An photograph, drawing, painting. MovingImage- A sequence of still images taken at regular intervals and intended to be played back as a moving image; may include sound. SoundRecording- An audio recording. OtherSpecimen- Any type of specimen not covered by any of the categories above.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: kingdom

Attribute_Definition: The kingdom to which the organism belongs

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: phylum

Attribute_Definition: The phylum (or division) to which the organism belongs

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: class

Attribute_Definition: The class name of the organism

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: order

Attribute_Definition: The order name of the organism

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: family

Attribute_Definition: The family name of the organism

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: genus

Attribute_Definition: The genus name of the organism

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: species

Attribute_Definition: The specific epithet of the organism

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: longitude

Attribute_Definition:

The longitude of the location from which the specimen was collected. This value should be expressed in decimal degrees with a datum such as WGS-84

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:DwC1.2:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreVersions>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -180.0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 180.0

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degress_east

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: latitude

Attribute_Definition:

The latitude of the location from which the specimen was collected. This value should be expressed in decimal degrees with a datum such as WGS-84

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:DwC1.2:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreVersions>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -90.0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 90.0

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degress_north

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: globaluniqueidentifier

Attribute_Definition:

A Uniform Resource Name (URN) as a unique identifier for the specimen or observation record. In the absence of a persistent global unique identifier, construct one in the form: “[InstitutionCode]:[CollectionCode]: [CatalogNumber]” Examples: 1) urn:lsid:nhm.ku.edu:Herps:32 2) “FMNH:Mammal:145732”

Attribute_Definition_Source:

GBIF:<http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/DarwinCore/DarwinCoreDraftStandard>

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: unique_sample_id

Attribute_Definition:

Unique sample id across all submitted data collections. Used for internal use.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alaska Ocean Observing System

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: subphylum

Attribute_Definition: undefined

Attribute_Definition_Source: undefined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: lat

Attribute_Definition: latitude whole number

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: latsec

Attribute_Definition: Latitude seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: latsecdec

Attribute_Definition: latitude in decimal seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: latdec

Attribute_Definition: latitude in decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: lon

Attribute_Definition: longitude whole number degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: lonsec

Attribute_Definition: Longitude seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: lonsecdec

Attribute_Definition: longitude in decimal seconds

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: londec

Attribute_Definition: Longitude in decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: dstglmil

Attribute_Definition: undefined

Attribute_Definition_Source: undefined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: undefined; free text

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: dstglmax

Attribute_Definition:

Distance to maximal known glacier extent (derived from GIS overlay)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alaska Geospatial Clearinghouse

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: dstakcstln

Attribute_Definition: Distance to Alaskan coastline (derived from GIS overlay)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alaska Geospatial Clearinghouse

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Range_Domain:

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: xval

Attribute_Definition: X value

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: yval

Attribute_Definition: Y value

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: zval

Attribute_Definition: Z value

Attribute_Definition_Source: unknown

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: unknown

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: ESRI ArcView shapefiles

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: unknown

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Falk Huettmann

Contact_Organization:

University of Alaska, Institute of Arctic Biology, Biology and Wildlife Department

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 419 IRVING I - EWHALE lab

City: Fairbanks

State_or_Province: Alaska

Postal_Code: 99775-7000

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907 474-7882

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 907 474-6967

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: fffh@uaf.edu

Distribution_Liability:

Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the Universities of Calgary and Alaska, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from Universities of Calgary and Alaska servers, and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. The University of Alaska shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.

Standard_Order_Process:

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20051130

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Cheryl Solomon

Contact_Organization: Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

Contact_Position: Metadata specialist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 10210 Greenbelt Road, Suite 500

City: Lanham

State_or_Province: Maryland

Postal_Code: 20706

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301 867-2080

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-867-2149

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: solomon@gcmd.nasa.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name:

FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999