EURING Code Manual - The European Union for Bird Ringing

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Directioninteger, three charactersCalculated by computer (Imboden & Imboden 1972) as the direction between the current record andthe first record (=ringing data). The direction is given in degrees (000 - 359).A direction is always calculated, even if the geographical co-ordinates are given as inaccurate.Analysts should check the field Accuracy of co-ordinates.The direction is not present in the first record (=ringing data). In that case use the code --- (threehyphens).Note that the distance and direction between two points can be calculated either according toorthodrome (shortest distance) or loxodrome (constant direction) methods. These two methods cangive rather different results (Imboden & Imboden 1972). The method preferred by EURING isloxodrome. Analysts should check which method is used in the data or else feel free to recalculatedistances before analysis.Elapsed Timeinteger, maximum five charactersCalculated as the elapsed time between the current record and the first record (=ringing data). Theelapsed time is given in days (00000 - 99999). Schemes should always calculate this field beforesubmitting data to the EURING Data Bank.Elapsed time is always calculated, even if the date is given as inaccurate. Users should check the fieldAccuracy of date.The elapsed time is not given on the first record (=ringing data), in that case use the code ------ (fivehyphens).Wing LengthnumericIn millimetres, to a maximum precision of 0.5 mm. Normally, wing length will be recorded only tothe nearest millimetre.This is the maximum chord measurement, as described by Svensson (1992).Third PrimarynumericLength of the third primary feather, in millimetres, to a maximum precision of 0.5 mm.This is the third primary feather length (Federlänge), measured with a 1.4 mm diameter vertical pin atthe zero end of the ruler as first described by Berthold and Friedrich (1979). For an Englishdescription see Bairlein (1995).EURING exchange-code 2000 Enhanced 26 - 42
State of Wing Pointalphabetic, 1 characterThe condition of the longest primary feather. Wing measurements will not normally be taken if thecodes B, G or V are applied. If the field is unpopulated it will be assumed that the wing is 'normal'and so any wing length is representative.UABGMVUnknown or not recordedAbradedBrokenGrowingFeather MissingVery abradedMassnumericIn grams, measured to a maximum precision of 0.1 g.Moultalphabetic, one characterA single letter code for main, clearly identifiable moult states.BJMPXUactive Body and/or covert moult not as part of post-juvenile or main moult.wholly Juvenile plumageactive Moult which includes flight feathers (primary and/or secondaries)partial Post-juvenile moult which does not include flight feathers.Examined for moult, no moult found and not in juvenile plumage.Unknown, not examined for moult or not recordedEURING exchange-code 2000 Enhanced 27 - 42
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Page 5 and 6: Total head length Numeric maximum p
Page 7 and 8: Primary Identification Methodalphan
Page 9 and 10: Verification of the Metal Ringinteg
Page 12 and 13: Additional sources. When enlarging
Page 14 and 15: Catching Methodalphabetic, one char
Page 16 and 17: Age, as mentioned by the person who
Page 18 and 19: Pullus Ageinteger, two digits-- bir
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Page 22 and 23: Geographical Co-ordinatesinteger, f
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Page 30 and 31: Fat Scoreinteger, one digitCodes ar
Page 32 and 33: Pectoral Muscle Scoreinteger, one d
Page 34 and 35: Sexing Methodalphabetic, one charac
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