Preface

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Birds are fascinating creatures. Our feathered neighbours are sources of delight and admiration to us as we listen to birdsong in spring, watch their acrobatic feats of flight, or ponder the…

The results of the 2013–2016 atlas: an overview

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The state of birdlife reflects our relationship with nature and the environment. The fact that 39 % of Swiss breeding birds are on the 2010 Red List and a further 16 % are considered Near Threatened…

A new reference work in the field of environmental monitoring

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The evolution of the distribution of Swiss breeding birds is a reflection of our relationship with nature and the environment. This atlas presents the distribution of breeding birds over a period…

Changes in the habitat conditions for breeding birds in Switzerland

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Here we go on to the changes in the living conditions of breeding birds in Switzerland.

Trends in species richness and population numbers

Development

Here you will find the developments of the Atlas.

Acknowledgements

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A project of this scale would not have been possible without the support of many individuals, organisations and institutions. We would like to express our warmest thanks to everyone who contributed…