Atlas projects in Africa are crucial for understanding and conserving the continent’s rich avifauna, protecting ecosystems and promoting sustainable land-use development. The Swiss Ornithological Institute supports national initiatives to better understand the distribution of breeding and migratory birds in Africa.
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© Alain Jacot
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© Alain Jacot
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Species Recovery
Topic
Species Recovery, Habitat Promotion, Birds and Human Beings, Migratory Birds
Habitat
farmland, rocky terrain, wetlands, rivers & streams, semi-open farmland, alpine habitats, wasteland, settlements, forest, meadows and pastures
Project start
2021
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Alain Jacot
Project region
Switzerland, Africa, Asia, Europe
Details
Project objectives
The aim of an atlas project is to obtain comprehensive and up-to-date information on breeding and migratory bird populations, distribution and habitat use. This information forms an important basis for biodiversity conservation and is essential for the development of species-specific conservation strategies.
Methodology
The Swiss Ornithological Institute supports national atlas projects and specifically promotes cooperation between countries. In particular, we try to bridge language barriers between African countries and projects and help to integrate the local population in data collection and raise awareness for birds.
Results
Project partner(s)
Employees
Species concerned
Unit
Species Recovery
Wildlife conservation coordinates the development, improvement and dissemination of measures in favour of priority bird species that cannot be helped by habitat protection alone. Together with BirdLife Switzerland and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the department also coordinates the “Species Recovery for Swiss Birds” programme.
