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Movebank

Movement and Migration data of animals.

Movebank API is a free Animals API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Animals
Visit documentation ↗github.com

About movebank

Description of download interface to build calls to the Movebank database using HTTP/CSV or JSON/JavaScript requests

Provider
movebank
Website
github.com ↗

Details from github.com.

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Movebank API FAQ

Who provides the Movebank API?

The Movebank API is provided by movebank (github.com). Description of download interface to build calls to the Movebank database using HTTP/CSV or JSON/JavaScript requests

Is the Movebank API free?

Yes. The Movebank API is listed in the Animals category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Movebank API require an API key?

No. The Movebank API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the Movebank API from the browser?

Yes. The Movebank API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the Movebank API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Movebank API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.