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Fitting a Bird with a Tiny Radio Transmitter

Detailed Description

A captured bird is fitted with a tiny radio transmitter (designed to fall off after a few weeks) that allows it to be tracked, as well as gather data on the bird’s age, weight, fat load, wing size and shape, and general condition. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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