
Studying the migration of the brown kite (Milvus migrans), a bird of prey widespread in Europe, could help us better understand how the effects of climate change and pollution affect the birds “movements. A CNR-IRSA research team has begun sampling 12 kite specimens, equipped with GPS backpacks, whose journey will begin in early August 2025. Travel times to reach the wintering area in Africa will vary between 20 and 40 days, depending on the duration of the birds” stops and their ability to overcome “ecological barriers,” areas from adverse conditions.