The primary tasks of the Swiss Ornithological Institute, a private foundation, include monitoring of the distribution, abundance and status of bird species occurring in Switzerland throughout the year, conducting scientific studies on the ecology and migration of species and improving living conditions for threatened species. We regularly inform the general public, authorities and media about current developments in ornithology to promote the understanding of problems faced by birds in our human-influenced world and provide general information on the life of birds. It is the joint application of basic research, applied conservation and information which allows us to comprehensively address bird issues and to make optimal use of the generous donations obtained every year.
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Monitoring
The Swiss Ornithological Institute monitors the distribution and populations of wild birds in Switzerland. |
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Population trends
The Swiss Ornithological Institute documents population trends of birds in a changing environment. |
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Status assessment
The Swiss Ornithological Institute assesses the status of bird species in a national and international context (e.g. red list, priority
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Ecological research
For selected species, the Swiss Ornithological Institute scientifically examines habitat requirements, causes of population declines,
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Population dynamics
The Swiss Ornithological Institute investigates the demographic processes determining population trends of selected species. |
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Stress and disturbances
The Swiss Ornithological Institute examines short- to long-term consequences of human disturbance on birds. |
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Bird migration
The Swiss Ornithological Institute investigates migration routes and over-wintering areas of migrants as well as possible temporal changes
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Recovery programmes for priority species
The Swiss Ornithological Institute develops effective measures in favour of threatened bird species, puts the measures into practice and
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Conservation and enhancement of habitats
The Swiss Ornithological Institute compiles instruments for the conservation of high-quality wildlife habitats and for the enhancement of
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Conflicts between birds and humans
The Swiss Ornithological Institute contributes to the mitigation of conflicts between birds and humans through scientific investigations
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