This review will serve as a crucial foundation for our efforts to conserve and protect these species by identifying assessment gaps. Additionally, the project aims to assess the protection status of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in the West Africa region. By evaluating the representation of KBAs in protected areas, it seeks to identify gaps in conservation/protection efforts and provide valuable information for effective conservation planning and management. Through these combined endeavors, the project supports the species conservation cycle by enhancing understanding, identifying gaps, and informing targeted conservation and protection measures for endemic and threatened bird species and Key Biodiversity Areas in West Africa.