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Bar-tailed Godwits (Limosa lapponica). Photo by Phil Battley.

Acorn Woodpecker Melanerpes formicivorus on the trunk of a tree

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

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AOS Member since 2018, Prashant Ghimire from Nepal birding in Puerto Rico during AOS-BC 2022.

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Hidden Nests: Advances and Challenges in the Research and Conservation of Cavity-Nesting Birds in the Neotropics

In the Special Feature, Ecology and Conservation of Cavity Nesters in the Neotropics, seven field studies, a perspective, and a review contribute to understanding the ecology and conservation of cavity-nesting birds through a Neotropical lens.

New research from Rhode Island provides new insights into female woodcock nesting habits

For more than a decade, our team has focused on studying male Scolopax minor (American Woodcock) in Rhode Island. During this time, we recognized a significant gap in knowledge about female S. minor, particularly regarding nest site selection and brood survival, due to a lack of data from this region.

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  • 7 April 2025, Noon ET
    Parental investment strategies and benefits of cooperative breeding in the Grayish Baywing (Agelaioides badius)
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    Urban Evolution in Arizonan Cardinals
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  • 21 April 2025, Noon ET
    Climatic influences on the ecology and evolution of a tropical lekking frugivore
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Akshit Suthar | Faces of AOS

“I joined AOS to connect with a diverse community of scientists dedicated to bird conservation. AOS provides opportunities to engage with like-minded researchers, stay informed about advances in ornithology, and share my passion for waterbird research.”