The ornithologists followed Egyptian vultures (Neophron percnopterus) during migration – a critical and challenging period for them – and investigated how their flying skills developed by examining their performance using high-resolution GPS tracking. Vultures were assessedThe vultures were assessed using GPS transmitters for 127 autumn migrations of 65 different birds. The birds in both groups improved their flight and migration performances as they gained experience. AdvertisementDuring their first migration, the captive-bred birds were less efficient but were able to catch up with the migration performance of those raised in the wild as early as the second migration. “We were able to generate data on the vultures’ migration and flying skills.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 21, 2024 10:34 UTC