The grey crowned crane, Uganda's national bird, faces a growing threat of extinction due to wetland loss, climate change, and hunting. Conservationists are calling for urgent action.

The bird is protected by law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of 20bn Ugandan shillings ($5m; £4m) for those found to have killed one. Going back centuries, local Buganda cultural ...

Supporting community-based conservation initiatives, and leveraging local and international partnerships for increased investment in conservation is key according to the Tourism ministry.

Laying birds are of different breeds. The white and brown colour leghorns are the best egg producers and here in Uganda, the brown leghorn is the commonest. The birds produce their eggs between ...

The bird is protected by law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of 20bn Ugandan shillings ($5m; £4m) for those found to have killed one. Going back centuries, local Buganda cultural ...