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Movebank

The Movebank API provides developers free access to detailed animal tracking data collected via GPS and sensors, suitable for ecological research and monitoring.

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Retrieves metadata about animal tracking studies

Full Endpoint URL
https://www.movebank.org/study/{study_id}
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://www.movebank.org/study/{study_id}' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "study_id": 123456
}
Expected Response
{
  "id": 123456,
  "name": "Monarch Butterfly Migration",
  "species": "Danaus plexippus",
  "number_of_animals": 150
}
Version:v1
Limit:100 requests/hour
Real-World Applications
  • {'items': ['Mapping migration routes of tagged birds over seasons'Optimized Capability
  • 'Integrating real‑time location data into ecological dashboards'Optimized Capability
  • 'Feeding movement data into machine learning models for behavior prediction'Optimized Capability
  • 'Comparing habitat use across geographic regions']}Optimized Capability

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
{'items': ['JSON', 'XML']}
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Rate Limit

1000 requests per hour

Use Case: Best For

Not Recommended For

Resources

Documentation Source Code
#tracking#wildlife

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