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Winter, E., Mwakapeje, S.C. and Røskaft, E. (2022) Human-Wildlife Conflict and Attitudes toward Conservation in East Africa. Conservation Science and Practice, 4, e12113.

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• TITLE: Habitat Suitability, Threat Assessment, and Community Perceptions in the Conservation of the Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) in the River Rwizi Wetland Catchment, Uganda

  AUTHORS: John Bosco Nkurunungi, Jeninah Atwebembeire, Upton Nuwagira, Rogers Tinkasimire, Nickson Araka, Wamiti Wanyoike, Patrick Engoru, Adalbert Aine-Omucunguzi

  KEYWORDS: Cranes, Habitat Suitability, Threats, Perceptions, River Rwizi

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Ecology, Vol.15 No.8, August 22, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This study investigates conservation challenges for the Grey Crowned Crane in Uganda’s River Rwizi catchment using an integrated approach. It combines GIS-based habitat suitability modelling, field distribution mapping, and community surveys to assess ecological conditions, primary threats, and local perceptions. The study reveals a significant mismatch between optimal habitat locations and actual crane densities, finding that, while communities value the crane culturally, conflicts arise due to crop damage.