UTRGV launches Motus tower project to track bird migration in the Valley
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has initiated a Motus Tower project to study bird migration patterns in the region. Researcher Ian Becker, who moved to Brownsville from California, is particularly interested in how drought affects migratory birds. The Motus Tower will allow researchers to capture birds and attach small tracking devices, enabling them to monitor movements within a 10-kilometer radius. UTRGV professor Andrea Contina explained that this data will help understand the impact of environmental changes on migration. The project aims to provide insights into how birds adapt to changing conditions, with results expected soon.
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