Nigerian Bird Atlas Project
Mapping all of Nigeria’s bird species and describe their status through the help and valued input from Citizen Scientists – volunteer members of the public.
Mapping Nigeria's Birds.
One Pentad at a time.
The Nigeria Bird Atlas Project (NiBAP) started at the end of 2015 as an initiative of the A. P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI), Jos, Nigeria with technical support from the Animal Demography Unit (ADU), University of Cape Town, South Africa. The project aims to engage volunteer members of the Nigerian public to collect and update information on the distribution of birds to be published in a bird atlas for Nigeria and in the process increase public awareness about biodiversity and environmental conservation in Nigeria.
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Our Mission
Map all of Nigeria’s bird species and describe their status through the help and valued input from Citizen Scientists – volunteer members of the public through the submission of their observations from their birding outings
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NiBAP Project coverage
The project has come a long way since inception and spans the entire nation and comprises over 11,000 pentads measuring 5ʹ x 5ʹ of latitude and longitude i.e. c.9m x 9m respectively. Current survey coverage can be viewed via the project portal
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Join a Club
Through active bird clubs across the nation, we have been able to achieve great strides in atlasing Nigeria's birds while having fun and appreciating nature. Join a bird club around you today and contribute to the project while having fun as well.
Birding Tales.
Stories From the Field.
Read fascinating stories about the wonders and beauty of birds and the joy of birding through the eyes of our passionate community members.
“Accosted and Stranded, Yet Happy: A Memorable Weekend in the Marble City”
In March of 2021, the Nigeria Bird Atlas Project’s South West Atlas Team (N-SWAT) selected Igbeti, a stunning marble city in Oyo State, as their
My First Experience with NiBAP Team and Field Ornithology
My first experience with the NiBAP team marked a turning point in my life, igniting a passion for ornithology that I never knew existed within
Join a Bird club today and make an impact.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced birder, we invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and appreciation of the stunning and diverse avian species around us.
Latest stories
“Accosted and Stranded, Yet Happy: A Memorable Weekend in the Marble City”
In March of 2021, the Nigeria Bird Atlas Project’s South West Atlas Team (N-SWAT) selected Igbeti, a stunning marble city in Oyo State, as their
My First Experience with NiBAP Team and Field Ornithology
My first experience with the NiBAP team marked a turning point in my life, igniting a passion for ornithology that I never knew existed within
April Birding Experience in Ibadan
After a long road trip from Abuja to Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, to visit my parents, who were living at Eleyele Ibadan on Wednesday, April
Another Lifer – Birding at the University of Ibadan
Very early on Wednesday, 4th of January 2023, I stepped out of my hostel to do my thing (Birdwatching). Thankfully, I did not have an
