| Abstract: | The study investigated the utility of Landsat TM data applied to produce geo-referenced habitat maps for two study areas (Toledo and Stann Creek). Locational and non-site-specific map accuracy was evaluated by stratified random sampling and statistical analysis of satellite classification (SCR) versus air photo interpretation results (PIR) for the overall classification and individual classes. The effect of classification scheme specificity on map accuracy was also assessed. A decision criteria was developed for the minimum acceptable level of map performance (i.e., classification accuracy and scheme specificity). A satellite map was deemed acceptable if it has a useful degree of classification specificity, plus either an adequate overall locational agreement (< 70%) and/or non-site specific agreement (Chi Square goodness of fit test results indicating insufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis that the overall classification distribution for the SCR and PIR are equal). For the most detailed revised classification, overall locational accuracy ranges from 52% (5 classes) for the Toledo to 63% (9 classes) for the Stann Creek. For the least detailed revised classification, overall locational accuracy ranges from 91% (2 classes) for Toledo to 86% (5 classes) for Stann Creek. Considering both location and non-site-specific accuracy results, the most detailed yet insufficient accurate classification for both sites includes low/medium/tall broadleaf forest, broadleaf forest scrub and herb-dominated openings. For these classifications, the overall locational accuracy is 72% for Toledo (4 classes) and 75% for Stann Creek (7 classes). This level of classification detail is suitable for aiding many analyses of migrant landbird habitat use. |
| Genre: | Book chapter |
| ProdID: | 5210728 |
| Citation Author: | Spruce, J.P.; Sader, S.; Robbins, C.S.; Dowell, B.A. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Editor: | Wilson, Marcia H.; Sader, Steven A. (editors) |
| Citation End Page: | 272(abs) |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds in Mexico: Symposium-Workshop |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | viii, 288 |
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| Citation Public Comments: | Title and abstract are also in Spanish. OCLC 34281491 |
| Citation Publisher: | Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station. |
| Citation Series: | Miscellaneous Publication |
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| Citation Series Number: | 727 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Accuracy of migrant landbird habitat maps produced from LANDSAT TM data: Two case studies in southern Belize; 1995; Book chapter; 727; Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds in Mexico: Symposium-Workshop ; Spruce, J.P.; Sader, S.; Robbins, C.S.; Dowell, B.A. |
| Citation Start Page: | 271 |
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| Citation Year: | 1995 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Accuracy of migrant landbird habitat maps produced from LANDSAT TM data: Two case studies in southern Belize; 1995; Book chapter; 727; Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds in Mexico: Symposium-Workshop ; Spruce, J.P.; Sader, S.; Robbins, C.S.; Dowell, B.A. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:23 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station. |
