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Ornithologist | Vulture Conservation Researcher

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Joseph K. Daniels – Ornithologist

About Me

I am an ornithologist and conservation biologist dedicated to the study and protection of African bird species, with a particular focus on threatened vulture populations.

My research integrates field ecology, spatial analysis, and community-based conservation approaches to understand species distribution patterns, anthropogenic pressures, and sustainable mitigation strategies.

I have conducted extensive fieldwork across West Africa, contributing to vulture monitoring programs, urban biodiversity assessments, and research addressing wildlife trade dynamics in traditional medicine markets.

My long-term goal is to advance science-driven conservation policy and strengthen capacity for avian biodiversity protection across the continent.

Research Focus

Vulture Ecology

Spatial distribution and conservation of Hooded Vultures in West Africa.

Urban Bird Diversity

Functional diversity and urban habitat effects.

Wildlife Trade Research

Reducing wildlife exploitation in traditional medicine markets.

Publications

Location - Accra, Ghana

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Grants & Research Support

Our conservation work is supported by several international organisations dedicated to advancing biodiversity research and species protection. View the research profile on ORCID.

African Bird Club

Research grant supporting field studies on Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) ecology and conservation in Ghana.

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Funding support for conservation research and protection of the White-naped Mangabey (Cercocebus lunulatus) in Ankasa Conservation Area.

The Rufford Foundation

Grant supporting Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) and other vulture conservation awareness and ecological research initiatives in Ghana.

IdeaWild

Equipment grant supporting field-based ecological research and biodiversity monitoring.

A. P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute

Master’s research bursary supporting advanced ornithological training and field research.

Funding & Research Partners

The conservation work featured on this platform has been made possible through support from the following organisations.

African Bird Club

African Bird Club

Mohamed bin Zayed Conservation Fund

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Rufford Foundation

The Rufford Foundation

IdeaWild

IdeaWild

AP Leventis Ornithological Institute

A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute

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