A review of colour-marking techniques used on vultures in southern Africa

Abstract

This document aims to provide the background to and motivation for the decision
by the Birds of Prey Working Group of South Africa to implement the use of
patagial tags for the colour-marking of vultures, under the auspices of the Sasol
Vulture Monitoring Project. Information is provided on the reasons for the review
of colour-marking before 2006 and the various alternative options considered and
tested during 2005.

Vulture News Vol. 56 () 2007: pp.52-63