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MIGRALIGHT · Ongoing project

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The project

MIGRALIGHT investigates how human-induced environmental change affects long-distance animal migration and the evolutionary consequences of migratory change. The project was launched with support from the Swiss Ornithological Institute and a Global Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action, and continues through an international network of researchers and conservation organisations.

Why scops owls?

The Eurasian scops owl is one of Europe’s smallest owls and its only long-distance migratory owl. It breeds around the Mediterranean and winters in sub-Saharan Africa. Its use of urban habitats and nest boxes makes it an exceptional study system for investigating how migratory behaviour changes in human-altered environments.

Network and support

The project brings together scientific and public organisations across Europe. Partner details and the full collaboration map will be expanded as project information is consolidated.