Motus |

A research community mobilizing conservation

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2055

Stations

402

Species tagged

50932

Animals tagged

34

Countries

887

Projects

255

Publications

What is Motus?

Motus is an international research community working together to study the movement and behaviour of birds, bats, and insects. These animals carry miniaturized tags that transmit information to stations placed across the landscape. This powerful conservation tool transforms how we understand and protect biodiversity.

Learn how Motus works Read about the Motus Strategy

A Cerulean Warbler is perched on a thin branch in a forested area. The bird has a Motus tag attached to its back and identification bands on its legs, one metal and one orange. — *Cerulean Warbler* *Credit: Jose Pablo Castillo*

Motus in Action

Motus provides novel insights on animal movement and behaviour that is fundamental to their conservation.

Motus Impact Discover Motus applications

A researcher is gently holding a Wood Thrush in their hands. The researcher is getting the bird to perch on their finger, while holding the bird in banders grip, to test that the attached Motus transmitter is fit comfortably. Two other researchers are nearby to help process the bird. — *Wood Thrush* *Credit: Sarah Kendrick*

Use Motus for Research

Motus drives research by providing innovative approaches to the use of technology to study movement and behaviour of birds, bats, and insects.

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A Eastern Red Bat in mid-flight against a black background, equipped with a Motus radio transmitter attached to its back. — *Eastern Red Bat* *Credit: Brock and Sherri Fenton*

Contribute to Motus’ Success

Motus is a diverse community of researchers, practitioners, companies, organizations and people working cooperatively towards shared science and conservation objectives. Everyone is welcome to support and participate.

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