Third vulture chick ringed in Cyprus as GPS tracking aids rescue
Authorities ringed the third vulture chick born in Cyprus this year and rescued another after it became trapped during its first flight.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The third vulture chick born in Cyprus this year has been successfully ringed, authorities said on Thursday, as conservation efforts continue for the endangered species. GPS tracking also helped locate and rescue the first chick to hatch this year after it became trapped in dense vegetation during its maiden flight.
Rescue operation
The Game and Wildlife Service worked with the British bases environment department and BirdLife Cyprus to locate and rescue the young bird.
The chick is being cared for at the Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation Centre and will be released when it is ready.
Monitoring efforts
Authorities said the incident demonstrated the importance of GPS transmitters, which enable conservation teams to monitor young vultures, identify potential danger and better understand the risks they face during the early stages of their lives.
They said continued monitoring and cooperation between the organisations involved remained essential to efforts to support the recovery of Cyprus’ vulture population.
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