PhD student, researcher and conservationist, Jimma University
I have been working on people-bird interaction studies for the past couple of years, focusing on indigenous people's relationships with local bird populations and ethno-ornithology. My research has taken me to remote communities (i.e., the Nuer community in western Ethiopia), where I have witnessed firsthand the deep and harmonious connection these people have with the birds around them. I am passionate about learning from these communities and using my research to help conserve both the birds and the traditional knowledge of the people who live alongside them. Through my work, I hope to contribute to bridging the gap between Western science and indigenous ways of knowing, ultimately leading to more holistic and effective conservation efforts. I am excited to continue learning and making a contribution at the intersection of ecology, culture, and conservation.
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