[Monitoring the success of veterinary treatment in rehabilitated and released birds of prey using radiotelemetry]. / Monitoring rehabilitierter und ausgewilderter Greifvögel mittels Telemetrie als Erfolgskontrolle.
Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere
; 42(1): 29-35, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Free-ranging birds of prey brought to veterinary practice should only be treated after thorough diagnostics. Before their release back into the wild, specific training - including falconry techniques - may be necessary, depending on raptor species and age. Rehabilitated birds of prey were monitored using radiotelemetry after release back into the wild. The success of veterinary therapy and the prognosis of treated diseases/injuries in free-ranging birds were evaluated. In addition, the use of radiotelemetry as a simple technique for surveillance was evaluated. The project was undertaken in cooperation with schools as a contribution to environmental education. MATERIAL UNDMETHODS:
Three common buzzards (Buteo buteo) and one kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)were treated and released with a radio transmitter attached to a tail feather. They were tracked daily (by car or plane), observed using binoculars and their GPS coordinates were documented.RESULTS:
One transmitter was lost early, making monitoring of the bird impossible. Three birds were monitored over a period of more than 14 days. These birds were successfully reintroduced into the wild, as documented from courtship displays and mating. The longest flight distance achieved was 44 km.CONCLUSIONS:
Veterinary treatment aimed at rehabilitating feral birds can be successful. Radiotelemetry is a suitable tool to monitor free-ranging birds. The application of this technique is performed readily by laypeople (school students). CLINICAL RELEVANCE Being in agreement with other studies, this data should motivate veterinarians to treat wild birds of prey for rehabilitation.Palavras-chave
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1_ASSA2030
Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
Telemetria
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Doenças das Aves
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Monitorização Ambulatorial
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Aves Predatórias
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Animais Selvagens
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Animals
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Revista:
Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article