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Birds of Switzerland

414 Bird species in the database
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Projects

Recovery programme for the black-headed gull
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Projects

Birds and flying fields for model aviation
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Population dynamics

The Swiss Ornithological Institute investigates the demographic processes determining population trends of selected species.

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Michael Schaub

Understanding the population dynamics of white storks

Understanding the population dynamics of white storks

Successful conservation of the white stork is contingent upon an improved understanding of the factors affecting population trends.
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Integrated population models

Integrated population models

We study the dynamics of populations using novel statistical methods. This allows understanding why population numbers change over time.
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Integrated population monitoring of kestrel and barn owl

Integrated population monitoring of kestrel and barn owl

The long-term project aims at identifying the critical phases in the annual cycle of kestrel and barn owl.
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Population dynamics of little owl

Population dynamics of little owl

Understanding the dynamics of little owl populations is important for the conservation of this once widespread species.
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Population dynamics of hoopoe and wryneck

Population dynamics of hoopoe and wryneck

We investigate why hoopoes and wrynecks have become rare breeding birds in Switzerland. The results will be used for the conservation of ...
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Source and sink populations in reality

Source and sink populations in reality

From a conservation point of view, it is desirable to identify those habitats and local populations, where individuals of a target species ...
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