Research and Conservation Applications
Motus has revolutionized the study of animal movement and behaviour, aiding conservation, environmental assessments, and research across multiple disciplines. Discover key research and conservation applications of Motus and explore related work.

Flight metrics
Measurement of an animal’s flight behaviour, performance, and efficiency
Local movement
Non-migratory movements for exploration, inter-individual interactions, or resource acquisition
Migration strategy
Patterns and methods animals use to migrate, and the factors that influence their migration decisions
Habitat use and conservation
How animals use their habitats and the management efforts needed to conserve important habitats
Population ecology
Characterizing demographic parameters of populations
Anthropogenic and environmental impacts
Impacts and mitigation of human-induced and natural pressures on wildlife
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Discover peer-reviewed research by Motus collaborators using Motus data.
