After two years of development, BirdLife International proudly unveils its new and improved DataZone platform — a global gateway to cutting-edge scientific knowledge on birds and biodiversity.
BirdLife International’s new DataZone is now live — offering unprecedented access to the world’s leading bird and nature conservation data. This dynamic, visually rich platform is a vital tool for governments, researchers, conservationists, journalists, students, and citizens alike.
What’s Inside the New DataZone?
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11,000+ Bird Species Factsheets: Covering extinction risk, population status, distribution, threats, and conservation needs.
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13,000+ Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs): Detailed site information including habitats, maps, and the species they support.
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Country & Territory Profiles (250+): Summarising national-level bird data and conservation priorities.
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Global Flyway Maps (16): Highlighting critical migratory routes on land and sea.
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Latest Science Summaries: Synthesised insights from global bird conservation research.
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Policy Tools & Advocacy: Tracking progress under international biodiversity frameworks and agreements.
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Access to Publications: Explore BirdLife’s extensive library of scientific and policy reports.
With dynamic dashboards, high-resolution imagery, and real-time filtering capabilities, the platform brings data to life, making complex information accessible, interactive, and actionable.
Why It Matters
The new DataZone is designed to empower:
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Governments, to shape biodiversity policies and meet global targets
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Scientists, to conduct research and uncover knowledge gaps
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Conservationists, to prioritize and plan effective interventions
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MEAs, to monitor national progress and inform strategies
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The public, to engage with birds, biodiversity, and conservation efforts
Access to the analyses and articles in our flagship State of the World’s Birds reports and our latest scientific papers and publications has also been streamlined, enabling tailored searches. The nature and climate crises mean making this evidence easily accessible online is crucial to our impact.
This vital new resource was made possible by the generous support of the Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
The datasets contained within the DataZone are at the heart of our truly world-leading science. Scholar GPS ranks BirdLife International as the #1 non-academic institution in the field of Conservation Biology in the UK, and #3 globally, based on our scientific publications.
Discover how the DataZone integrates data on bird species, key conservation sites (including Key Biodiversity Areas and Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas), flyways and science-backed solutions—all in one place.
A Collaborative Achievement
BirdLife thanks its partners, Futures Wild and Trifork, for their role in developing the platform, and expresses deep gratitude to the Garfield Weston Foundation and Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation for their generous support.
🕊 Discover the new DataZone today: https://datazone.birdlife.org/
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