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Movements of Northern Pintail Ducks and Whooper Swans Marked with Satellite Transmitters in Japan

Scientists from the USGS Alaska Science Center have been collaborating with colleagues from the University of Tokyo to study migration patterns and breeding distribution of Northern Pintail Ducks and Whooper Swans marked on their wintering areas in Japan. This will help us understand how migratory birds may contribute to the intercontinental transmission of avian influenza viruses. Click on the following links for more information about these projects and to view movements of Northern Pintails and Whooper Swans marked with satellite transmitters.

Northern Pintail Ducks Northern Pintail Project Description
Whooper Swan Whooper Swan Project Description
Example of movements of Northern Pintail Ducks in Google Earth View Movements of Northern Pintails
Movements of Pintails in Areas Where the H5N1 Virus Has Been Detected in Japan Movements of Pintails in Areas Where the H5N1 Virus Has Been Detected in Japan
Example of movements of Whooper Swans in Google Earth View Movements of Whooper Swans

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