Belize Bat Echolocation Calls with GPS and Species Metadata

A collection of bat echolocation calls recorded in Belize, containing audio files in .zc and .wav formats. Each file has embedded metadata including collection date, GPS location, species identification where available, and contributor details. The dataset is hosted by the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery platform and was last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Train species identification models based on recorded echolocation calls.
• Analyze spatial distribution patterns of bats based on embedded GPS coordinates.
• Study temporal activity patterns using the collection date metadata.
• Filter and explore acoustic data for specific species or locations using the searchable dashboard.

Strengths

• Audio files contain embedded metadata such as GPS location and collection date.
• Data is searchable and filterable through a dedicated dashboard interface.
• The collection includes both identified and unidentified calls, providing a realistic field sample.

Limitations

• Some audio files contain calls from multiple species, with only one species identified, complicating analysis.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset's scale (row count, total files) is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Acoustic recordings of bat echolocation calls.

Time Range

Collection dates are embedded in the audio files but a specific range is not provided.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-01 06:39:07.381362; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Belize