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Picture 21: Neck collars on waterfowls<br />

5.4 PIT Tags<br />

PIT tags can also be implanted on birds. A microchip should be implanted whilst the<br />

bird is under anesthetic. The best site for implant<strong>in</strong>g a microchip will depend on the<br />

species and the size <strong>of</strong> the bird. Generally, they can be implanted <strong>in</strong>to the breast<br />

muscle or collarbone cavity <strong>of</strong> a bird although sometimes an area <strong>of</strong> loose sk<strong>in</strong>, such<br />

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