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Vulture movements in Southeast Asia
Surveys by BirdLife International and the Wildlife Conservation Society in 2004 found significant numbers of white-backed and slender-billed vultures species in Cambodia (follow links for more news (BBC news, BirdLife, RDB) on these discoveries). Continued research by these two organisations with support from the RSPB will help determine the size of the vulture populations, satellite track birds and ensure remaining populations are protected.
Following three weeks of effort in May 2005, a total of seven vultures were recently captured in Cambodia. Species caught included three slender-billed and two white-backed vultures and two red-headed vultures. All birds were wing-tagged and banded, and were released without any problems. Three birds (two slender-billed and an adult white-backed vulture) were fitted with satellite transmitter units provided by the RSPB. Fieldwork in Cambodia was undertaken by BirdLife International and the Wildlife Conservation Society, with assistance and support of the Cambodian Ministry of Environment. Satellite tracking will help reveal the breeding locations and range of these two species and whether they are resident or migratory (see BirdLife International for more news on this).
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