Effects of harness-attached tracking devices on survival, migration, and reproduction in three species of migratory waterfowl

Abstract Background Tracking devices have enabled researchers to study unique aspects of behavior in birds. However, it has become clear that attaching these devices to birds often affects their survival and behavior. While most studies only focus on negative effects on return rates, tracking device...

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Main Authors: Thomas K. Lameris, Gerhard J. D. M. Müskens, Andrea Kölzsch, Adriaan M. Dokter, Henk P. Van der Jeugd, Bart A. Nolet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Animal Biotelemetry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40317-018-0153-3