Research projects
Currently, we are working on three research projects on raptors and herons. Our research exclusively applies non-invasive techniques, both for conservation actions e.g. monitoring and censuses of the species involved and identification of the most relevant biotic and abiotic factors affecting their survival, and for improving the knowledge of the ecology and behaviour of the species in their ecosystem.
vocal behaviour in grey heron: a case study in the po valley
Herons are of high naturalistic value to Europe’s riverine and agricultural ecosystems and are a major component of wetland biodiversity. For centuries they have become part of local culture and folklore…
Vocal communication in eurasian griffon vulture
Our bioacoustic study concerning the Eurasian griffon vulture is born with the aim of deepening the knowledge and the meaning of the sounds emitted, discovering when and why they are produced and…
Northern tanzania raptors project: a focus on secretarybird
The iconic secretarybird is a unique raptor species that can be found in open savannah of sub-Saharan Africa. In 2020 secretarybird has been downlisted to endangered in the IUCN Red List…
From the field
In this section we will share with you nice moments during our missions in nature…