What a Fossil Foot Can Teach Us About Ancient Relatives of Cranes
In ancient Chinese mythology, cranes were said to carry the souls of the dead to paradise.
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How Did a Volcanic Eruption Affect Andean Condors?
After a catastrophic natural event such as a volcanic eruption, what happens to the birds that live in the affected area?
Are Aggregate Pits a “Trap” for Nesting Bank Swallows?
Sand and gravel pits may seem like an unlikely place to nest, but they greatly resemble Bank Swallows’ natural habitat along rivers and lakeshores.
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6 December 2019
Deadline for symposium, round table, and workshop proposals for NAOC
13 December 2019
Senior Professional, Early Professional, AOS Service, and Katma Award nominations close
31 December 2019
Student Membership Award applications close
Deadline to renew membership for 2020 with no lapse
Why AOS Now?
DAN MENNILL
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Windsor
AOS Student Membership Award Committee Chair
“The voices of birds exhibit extraordinary complexity and diversity, unrivalled in the rest of the animal kingdom. AOS fosters research on that complexity and diversity by supporting journals, meetings, grants, and awards. I am a proud member of AOS and proud of the important role that the society plays in research on the avian voice and all other components of ornithology.”
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Have you been keeping up with Wing Beat, the AOS blog? Recent posts cover the fossils of extinct crane-like birds, how Andean Condors fared after a volcanic eruption, & whether gravel pits are an ecological trap for nesting Bank Swallows. #ornithology https://t.co/wzNL1jw3ZQ