Contents of the atlas
Unexpected breeders
The distribution of breeding birds is in constant flux. Occasionally, birds that normally breed far from Switzerland will temporarily or permanently settle…
Decline of insectivorous birds
The steep decline of insects in farmland creates problems for insectivorous birds. The use of pesticides and modern land-use practices are among the main…
Species conservation is necessary and worth the effort
A whole range of endangered species can only be preserved by means of specific measures and projects customised to meet their ecological requirements.…
The Swiss breeding bird atlas in a nutshell (Explainervideo)
In a nutshell - a short movie of the Swiss breeding bird atlas
How was the swiss breeding bird atlas book made?
A short video shows how the book was produced at the printing company Stämpfli AG and at the bindery Bubu AG.
The atlas project presented enormous challenges in terms of the organisation of fieldwork, the search for volunteers and the subsequent analysis of data. The approximately 200 species of breeding birds require different survey methods depending on their occurrence, abundance and biology. Methods for producing the maps are also varied.