Fitting a Bird with a Tiny Radio Transmitter
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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.