Signals in the Sky – How Tiny Tech on Wings is helping us save the Birds

The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a powerful tool for conservation. This international, collaborative tracking network of automated radio telemetry stations has transformed our understanding of animal movements – like birds, bats, and large insects. More than 2,000 Motus receiver stations have been installed across 34 countries, and tens of thousands of animals have been tagged with Motus compatible transmitters. By equipping birds with lightweight Motus transmitters, researchers can track their movements across vast distances. Receiver stations detect signals from these transmitters and provide real-time data on migration timing and routes for even the smallest bird species.

Lina Rifai in Associate Professor of vertebrate Biology at Indiana University, Kokomo.

Sponsored by Becky Lomax-Sumner