Suzanne Koelega

Scientists study Saba tropicbirds

The Red-billed Tropicbird, a unique seabird that largely nests on Saba, direly needs more protection from predators such as feral cats and rats. Scientists Mardik Leopold and Michiel Boeken from the Netherlands were on Saba for four weeks to study and ring the tropicbirds.

Article originally published in BioNews 31

Date
2020
Data type
Media
Theme
Education and outreach
Research and monitoring
Geographic location
Saba