First description of movement and ranging behavior of the Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) from Serbia using GPS satellite tracking

Understanding the movement pattern and ranging behavior of Griffon vulture population in Serbia is great importance for prioritizing conservation action. In 2011, an immature was first bird to be equipped with a satellite transmitter Serbia. Our study aims define vulture?s foraging areas, home ranges, core basic investigate patterns across different years seasons by analyzing telemetry data. We tracked movements over three obtained tracking data 34 bird-months (1976 GPS fixes) between October 2011 July 2014. determined that overall area entire period 11654.34 km2. The used larger during spring summer than winter periods. Combined ranges all identified one its associated around Uvac colony nearby feeding site; we areas proximity. This showed traditional stock-raising practices are important supplementary sites have vital role. maps can future planning measures.