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As an action of (AEMLAP), Friends of Lanbirds Action Plan (FLAP) has been constituted to disseminate information about migratory landbirds.

FLAP is a platform for awareness creation, education and information sharing to promote conservation of migratory landbirds in the African-Eurasian Flyway region, under the umbrella of African-Eurasian Migratory Landbirds Action Plan (AEMLAP) To improve the conservation status of Migratory Landbirds in the African Eurasian region, the African-Eurasian Migratory Landbirds Action Plan (AEMLAP) was developed at the 10th Conference of Parties (CoP) of Convention of the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). FLAP is an online community made up of interested parties including the general public, local communities groups, institutions, and decision makers from different nations along the Africa – Eurasia flyway. FLAP is aiming to improve public awareness and understanding about migratory landbirds and their conservation status.

28/09/2026

🌍🐦 Research, Collaboration & Migration Stories from Prague

From 21–24 September, ornithologists gathered at Charles University in Prague for a Gap Analysis Workshop organized by Euflynet COST Action Working Group 3-Research Priorities and Species Action Plans, led by Vojtěch Brlík.

Hundreds of demographic studies were systematically reviewed and analysed to better understand the factors contributing to migratory bird declines and identify key research gaps.

For AEMLAP, it was also a great opportunity to hear migration and research stories from researchers working across different species and regions. We were delighted to have invited guests Dr. Alfredo Sánchez-Tójar, Sissel Sjöberg and Ryan Norris, alongside many researchers who shared their experiences and insights with us.

📸 Photos: Jakub Hrouda

🎥 Stay tuned! We’ll soon be sharing some of these Migration Stories and the science behind the remarkable birds connecting Africa and Eurasia.

24/09/2026

🐦 Species Spotlight | Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

A tiny traveller with one extraordinary destination: Africa.

From Arctic tundra and rocky mountain landscapes to the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, the Northern Wheatear undertakes one of the most remarkable migrations among small songbirds.

Despite having an enormous breeding range across the Northern Hemisphere, all known Northern Wheatear populations migrate to sub-Saharan Africa for the non-breeding season. Some birds breeding as far away as Alaska travel around 14,500 km each way to reach Africa.

A remarkable reminder that even the smallest migratory birds can connect ecosystems thousands of kilometres apart.
Explore the poster to discover more about its migration, high-altitude night flights and life in mountain landscapes.

📸 Photo: Alain Jacot
🗺️ Migration map: vogelwarte.ch
📖 Interested in learning more? Read the full scientific publication:
https://nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jav.02932

Authors: Christoph M. Meier, Yann Rime, Simeon Lisovski, Martin Buchmann, Felix Liechti

Convention on Migratory Species

💬 Have you ever spotted a Northern Wheatear along its incredible journey? Tell us where!

22/09/2026

🐦 Migration Stories | Sahara Desert or Mediterranean Sea - Which Is More Deadly?

Both are major barriers for migratory landbirds travelling between Africa and Eurasia. But which one presents the greater challenge?

During an Euflynet COST Action capacity-building activity, we caught up with:

Assia Abiad, Master’s graduate in Eco-Engineering of Wetlands, Morocco
Léa Turroques, Institut Català d’Ornitologia, France

🎥 What did they choose? Watch to find out!

🌱 Capacity building is conservation in action, strengthening knowledge, skills and connections for migratory bird conservation.

Convention on Migratory Species

💬 What do you think, Sahara Desert or Mediterranean Sea?

17/09/2026

🐦 Bird of the Week | European Roller (Coracias garrulus)

💙 A jewel of the African–Eurasian Flyway.

The European Roller is one of the migratory landbirds covered by an International Single Species Action Plan (ISSAP) under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), bringing countries together to coordinate conservation across its breeding, migration and non-breeding range.

With its brilliant turquoise-blue plumage and spectacular rolling display flights, this remarkable migrant connects landscapes across Europe, Asia and Africa each year.

🌍 Explore the poster to discover more about the European Roller, its extraordinary migration and the conservation efforts helping protect it across the flyway.

📸 Photo: ©Lorenzo Barelli
🗺️ Migration map: Kiss et al. (2026) Mov Ecol
📖 Interested in learning more? Read the full scientific publication:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40462-026-00625-1

Authors: Orsolya Kiss, Joanna B. Wong, Béla Tokody, Szilárd J. Daróczi, Lőrinc Bărbos & András Kelemen

Convention on Migratory Species

💬 Did you know that European Rollers can take different routes during their autumn and spring migrations?

15/09/2026

🐦 Migration Stories

Migratory birds build up fuel before setting off on their journeys, but is fuel enough?

💧 Can a migratory bird die from dehydration even when it still has enough energy reserves? And during migration, do birds need to stop and find water?

Dr. Ivan Maggini explains how birds manage their water needs during migration.

Convention on Migratory Species

🎥 Watch to find out.

10/09/2026

🐦 Bird of the Week | Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)

Famous for its unmistakable call and one of nature’s most remarkable parenting strategies! 🐣🎶

The Common Cuckoo is a long-distance migratory bird, breeding across Europe and Asia before travelling to sub-Saharan Africa for the non-breeding season. Rather than raising its own young, the female lays her eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving the host parents to care for the cuckoo chick.

But its fascinating story goes far beyond the nest. Tracking studies have revealed different migration routes between Europe and Africa, showing how the routes birds take and the conditions they encounter along the way can influence their survival and even population trends.Take a closer look at this week’s poster to discover more about the Common Cuckoo and its remarkable migration across the African–Eurasian Flyway.

📸 Photo: ©Tomáš Grim; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab
🗺️ Migration map: Hewson et al. (2016), Nature Communications
📖 Interested in learning more? Read the full scientific publication:
https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms12296

Authors: Chris M. Hewson, Kasper Thorup, James W. Pearce-Higgins & Philip W. Atkinson

Convention on Migratory Species

💬 Have you ever heard the unmistakable “cuck-oo” call of a Common Cuckoo?

07/09/2026

🐦 Migration Stories

Before a migratory bird begins its journey, it has some serious preparation to do. 🌍

But how exactly do migratory birds prepare for migration and how do they know when they are ready to go?

Dr. Ivan Maggini shares what science tells us about preparing for one of nature’s most remarkable journeys.

Convention on Migratory Species

🎥 Watch to find out.

03/09/2026

🐦 Bird of the Week | Barred Warbler (Curruca nisoria)

Hidden in the thorns, but hard to miss once it starts to sing! 🎵🌿

The Barred Warbler is a long-distance migratory songbird, breeding across parts of Europe and western Asia before travelling to sub-Saharan Africa for the non-breeding season. Often associated with dense shrubs and thorny vegetation, it feeds mainly on insects and spiders during the breeding season, while berries and other fruits become more important later in the year.

Its annual migration connects habitats across continents, highlighting the importance of protecting healthy breeding, stopover and non-breeding habitats throughout the African–Eurasian Flyway.

Take a closer look at this week’s poster to discover more about the Barred Warbler and its remarkable journey.

📸 Photo: ©Thomas Landgren (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
🗺️ Migration map: vogelwarte.ch
📖 Interested in learning more? Read the full scientific publication:
https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-vertebrate-biology/volume-73/issue-23085/jvb.23085/Migration-and-daily-flight-activity-patterns-in-the-barred-warbler/10.25225/jvb.23085.full

Authors: Joanna B. Wong, Peter Adamík, Miroslav Bažant& Hahn Steffen

Convention on Migratory Species

💬 Have you ever seen or heard a Barred Warbler?

31/08/2026

🐦 Relevant Webinar for the African–Eurasian Migratory Landbirds Community

International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 takes place this Saturday, 5 September.

Ahead of the day, join this week’s Fridays4Birds webinar with Alazar Daka Ruffo as he discusses International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) and Beyond and the conservation of these threatened species.

📅 Friday, 4 September 2026
🕒 15:00 (CET)
💻 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93435020122
🔑 Passcode: 765246

Everyone is welcome!

Convention on Migratory Species

27/08/2026

🐦 Bird of the Week | Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor)

Small bird, sharp hunter, remarkable traveller!

The Lesser Grey Shrike is a long-distance migratory landbird, breeding across parts of Europe and western Asia before travelling to its non-breeding grounds in southern Africa. Along its journey, it depends on open landscapes rich in insects and suitable places to stop, rest and refuel.

Its migration connects habitats thousands of kilometres apart, a reminder that conserving migratory birds means protecting the places they depend on throughout their entire journey.

Take a closer look at this week’s poster to discover more about the Lesser Grey Shrike and its remarkable migration across the African-Eurasian Flyway.

📸 Photo: Andy Morffew, CC BY-SA 4.0
🗺️ Migration map: vogelwarte.ch
📖 Interested in learning more? Read the full scientific publication:
https://lnkd.in/esBdD3Y7

Authors: Peter Adamik, Joanna B. Wong, Hahn Steffen & Anton Krištín

Convention on Migratory Species

💬 Have you ever seen a Lesser Grey Shrike?

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