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Policy and Procedure for Unusual Banding Situations

Banders should be aware of the policy and procedures for the many situations that can arise when banding birds. Some things require additional effort on the part of the bander and the Bird Banding Laboratory/Office.

Band Replacement
Double-banding birds
Transferring bands
Lost or Destroyed Bands or Data
Changing the status of Previously banded birds

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