Feasibility of tracking parrots with GPS telemetry confirmed
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Yes, it is possible to study parrots with GPS trackers -- you just have to make them beak-proof. Researchers sealed GPS devices in tough polymer before attaching them to captured Keas (Nestor notabilis) using backpack harnesses. They successfully tracked 10 birds for a week and identified where and when they foraged, roosted, and interacted with tourists.