smittyone@cox.net Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Can anyone tell me the 4 letter codes for Common Crane and Hooded Crane? The IBP (Institute for Bird Populations) code for Common Crane (CCRA) has an asterisk--indicating it conflicts with another bird with the same 4 letter code? My difficulty finding the codes is generally with birds outside of the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpa Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) I don't think banding codes are used outside of North America. The current list on the IBP website is derived from the AOS checklist. It doesn't include Hooded Crane so one hasn't been assigned yet. Quote code for Common Crane (CCRA) has an asterisk--indicating it conflicts with another bird with the same 4 letter code CCRA is the right code, it's just not the "first-order" one it would've been assigned because of conflicts. Do you mind me asking what you're using them for? Edited August 2, 2021 by neilpa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, neilpa said: Do you mind me asking what you're using them for? Scrabble. 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 I use the codes as an abbreviation when writing (usually a photo caption) or when posting a question. I'd spell out the bird's full name first, then use the code thereafter (mostly for brevity) if it's referred to again later in a sentence/paragraph. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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