As the import progresses, the program will ask the user for input if a species is mismatched. Import of eBird files is a straight forward process. The program exports to eBird’s record format. Scythebill 13.4.1 supports import of eBird’s “Download my Data” (aka all your observations), Individual checklists and Life List format. Scythebill handles data exchange with eBird very well. Supports both Rock Pigeon (Feral)” and “Rock Pigeon (Wild form)” The help section provides detailed instructions. The table below compares eBird and Scythebill. The IOC list, for example is released several times throughout the year and Scythebill aims to quickly provide these updates. As new taxonomic lists become available, Scythebill aims to release these lists with updates within days of becoming available.
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Scythebill’s help details how to add additional checklists and make changes as needed. A few of the non-bird taxonomic lists and checklists cover species in North America. Scythebill supports two global taxonomic lists (Clements and IOC) for birds as well as other mammals, plants, insects, etc. A wizard helps the user with installation.
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Scythebill is available in a single version and is provided at no cost to it users. Scythebill is aimed at the birder whom wants to keep track of all their observations and likes flexible reporting capabilities. Scythebill is a cross-platform application (Java based) that runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
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It provides reports for “total ticks” and finding your best “big day” or “big year and well as species level overviews. Users can add observation for any locations and add ancillary data and photos to each record. With Version 13.5.0 (January 2017) Scythebill taxonomies include Clements, IOC, mammals, butterflies and herps for several regions. Scythebill is a desktop application for birders to keep track of their life lists and birding records.