I was given images of a couple of maps and asked to create this back in 2007, though those archives have been deleted(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Gnangarra/arch_TOC). It resembles the current https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/taxa/12083-Malurus-splendens map which is where I'd go now if was creating these maps as its more current, and based on independent multi-sourced observational data with a recording in their data base of the observation. The Au government one is just regions which doesnt necessarily reflect that it may only be found in a small portion on the fringe of the area IMHO the least reliable. Basing solely off a 2009 map that is perhaps risky it has some gaps in its observational data that implies a potential gap in the area of the WA border. If I was to redo it I'd go with combining the UN redlist(2016) and Inaturalist(2022) theres been a lot more research done on the subspecies the map really should be replaced with it including identification of sub species regions as well. Gnangarra02:51, 17 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks @Gnangarra. If I'm not mistaken, the Inaturalist (2022) map is perfectly identical to the IUCN Red List (2016): no? The only difference is the addition of some observations by contributors, but I think this would fall under w:en:WP:UGC on the English Wikipedia and not be considered reliable unfortunately.
@A455bcd9 yes ironically the observation and identity require multiple reviews before they are accepted but yes the red list is fine even if 6/7 years out of date its still more recent than anything available 15 years ago. Gnangarra09:52, 17 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
@A455bcd9 yes ironically the observation and identity require multiple reviews before they are accepted but yes the red list is fine even if 6/7 years out of date its still more recent than anything availab 15 years ago. Gnangarra09:53, 17 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
@Gnangarra OK, I'll try to do it. What's the best way to "convert" a map such as this one to an SVG? Just open a background map of Australia and superpose a screenshot of the IUCN map and then draw it manually using Inkscape? Or download the "Range data - Polygons (SHP)" on the IUCN website? A455bcd9 (talk) 10:31, 17 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]
