A Review of Current Knowledge of Radio-Tracking of Waterbirds and Raptors in Iran

Although research activities on tracking the migration routes of birds are increasing all over the world, this kind of research is very limited in Iran. To promote this activity, this papers aims to review all available information on the migration routes of birds in Iran derived from radiotracking techniques. To concentrate more on bird groups, we have focused on waterbirds and raptors, and exclude information on the Asian Houbara Bustard. Five species of waterbirds and seven species of raptors have been tracked entering or crossing Iran.