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Namibian Heron and Spoonbill Farm Migration Project

Researcher/s: Dirk Heinrich , , ,

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Species: African Spoonbill (Platalea alba)
Location: Farms around Namibia and ISAP Volunteer Camp, , Namibia
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Running From: 2021 - onwards
Ring Type: Legring: 1 letter, 2 numbers
Colour Combination: The rings are numbered N01 – N50


This project aims to find out the movement patterns of this species after individuals leave farmland, while also making farmers more aware of the movement of these birds.