Editing Reverse migration (birds) (section)

=== Ringing ===
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[[File:Bird ringing Larus argentatus.jpg |thumb |194x194px |A band around the leg of the bird is used during ringing for identification purposes.]]
Bird ringers attach a permanent lightweight metal band with an identification number to the bird's foot in a way that does not impair movement. This identification number is reported by people who find or catch the bird, providing movement and history information that can indicate how old the bird is and where it has been. Birds are usually caught in [[mist net]]s to be measured and banded.<ref name=":6" />

Additionally, bird banding provides critical information about the migration patterns of birds. When a banded bird is encountered in a location far from where it was initially banded, it indicates long-distance movements and migration routes. This data is essential for conservation efforts, as it helps identify stopover locations and key habitats that are crucial for the survival of migratory birds.<ref name=":7" />