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GPS Tagging Tracks Rare Goose in Bihar Wetlands
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Female Greylag Goose fitted with GPS transmitter in Bhagalpur.
- Tagging aims to map migration routes for wetland conservation.
- First GPS bird tagging marks milestone for Bihar research.
In a significant step for ornithological research, the Bird Ringing and Monitoring Station in Bhagalpur, Bihar, has successfully tagged a female Greylag Goose with a solar-powered GPS-GSM transmitter. This pioneering effort, the first of its kind in the district, aims to meticulously track the bird's migratory patterns.
The captured goose, affectionately named 'Sonbarsa' after a local village, will provide invaluable data on its migration route, stopover sites, and habitat preferences. This information is critical for understanding and enhancing wetland conservation strategies across Bihar, particularly along the Central Asian Flyway.
This initiative builds upon previous avian research in the state, including the recent GPS tagging of Bar-headed Geese and the documented sighting of a Greater Flamingo. These efforts underscore Bihar's growing commitment to monitoring and protecting migratory waterbirds and their vital wetland ecosystems.
