What is Movebank?
Movebank, hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, is a database of animal tracking data. Its map shows tracks of tagged animals from studies around the world, where researchers make them public.
Free Open data
Movebank
Animal tracking data: see how birds, whales and mammals move
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Optional
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Animal tracks from research studies
- Search by species
- Public data for many studies
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Research tracking studies
- Made by
- Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Free to view, account for extras
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Movebank
- Search for storks or cuckoos to see migration routes across continents.
Who it is for
Movebank is especially useful for researchers & analysts and students.
Questions about Movebank
Is Movebank free?
Yes. Movebank is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Movebank?
No account is needed to view the map. Signing in unlocks extra features such as saving, alerts or more detail.
How often is Movebank updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does Movebank get its data?
Research tracking studies.
Can I use Movebank on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Movebank?
Similar maps include NASA FIRMS Fire Map, AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, Global Forest Watch and Electricity Maps. See the full list of Movebank alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
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