Welcome to the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach

As a non-profit foundation sponsored by the public we are engaged in research and conservation projects and launch information campaigns in support of our native birds.

Birds of Switzerland

414 Bird species in the database
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Projects

Birds and golf courses
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Media

You receive information about 400 bird species under the heading “Birds of Switzerland”. Here you will also find the actual number of birds as well as information on distribution and threat.

Photos

We are unfortunately not able to supply you with photographs of birds. The Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is not a photographic agency.

Contact for media representatives

Media representatives please contact

Michael Schaad
Tel. 041 462 97 35E-Mail

Matthias Kestenholz
Tel. 041 462 97 45E-Mail

Please address any other questions to

E-Mail
Tel. 041 462 97 00