Our projects

Here is a brief summary of our recent projects, highlighting the most important aspects.

Itombwe Project (2025-2026)

This project aims to document the diversity and conservation status of threatened birds, bats, and frogs in the Itombwe Massif forests. Using cutting-edge technologies such as passive acoustic monitoring and GPS telemetry, we collect crucial quantitative data on some of Africa’s most elusive species, including Prigogine’s Owlet and Prigogine’s Nightjar. This research will support IUCN assessment updates, strengthen local capacity, and provide practical recommendations for the management of these critical protected areas.

Congo Peafowl Project – Lomako-Yokokala Reserve (2023–2025)

The first telemetry project ever undertaken on the Congo Peafowl, the national bird of the DRC and the only African representative of peafowl. This innovative initiative combines cutting-edge ecological research with an IUCN Green List assessment for the Lomako-Yokokala Reserve. Using solar GPS tagging and telemetry tracking, we are collecting the very first data on movement patterns and habitat use of this emblematic species. Our recent surveys suggest that the global population may be twice as large as previously thought, positioning Lomako-Yokokala as a global stronghold for the conservation of this unique bird.