Some birds are equipped with GPS tag or satellite transmitters, which provide very specific and useful information on their behaviour. When vultures are fitted with GPS trackers, we can track their movements, which allows us to understand migration patterns, behaviour and foraging ranges, revealing the threats these birds face. Essentially, trackers can help indicate a specific bird’s health and assist us in carrying out widespread actions that mitigate the risks they face, safeguard flight paths and support the comeback of these vulnerable species.
Rings with different codes and colours, wing tags and bleached feathers are used to identify individual birds in the field from far away. These monitoring tools are useful for understanding the behaviour of vultures, providing information on the survival, productivity and movements of the birds, allowing us to monitor their populations.