A Victory for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
This week marks the 104th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which has been under threat by the Trump administration’s attempts to roll back its provisions that hold …
“Ample Evidence” that Cape Hatteras Beach Closures Benefit Birds
In 2016, in response to the ongoing controversy over beach closures in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the National Park Service asked AOS to assemble an expert panel and produce an independent report assessing the appropriateness of the current NPS beach management plan.
A Story About a “Gem”: The Rivoli’s Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens
However, I have developed a particular affinity for hummingbirds, thanks to their colorful feathers, incredible physiology, and graceful behaviors.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Seeking Executive Director and Tenure-Track Professor
After 25 years serving as the Executive Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Dr. John Fitzpatrick has announced he is retiring at the end of the year. If you’ve attended one of our annual meetings, you’ve likely met Dr. Fitzpatrick (Fitz); many have worked closely with him on AOS Council and various committees, and no doubt everyone recognizes the tremendous impact of his leadership at the Lab.
What’s in a name? More than you might think…
AOS leaders, including the NACC and Diversity and Inclusion Committees are working together to develop Society-level policies in our nomenclature, and to be intentional in all our activities to ensure all individuals feel welcome in our Society. We will discuss these issues at our 2020 meetings of Council and make a statement at the end of the NAOC VII meeting.
Action Alert: Help Defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the next step in its rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) by releasing a draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which includes an environmental analysis and alternatives for this rule. The public comment period is open until July 20.
Goodbye Northwestern Crow, Hello Mexican Duck
The latest supplement to AOS’s Checklist of North and Middle American Birds includes major updates to the organization of the continent’s bird species.
Statement on the McCown’s Longspur Naming Issue
North American Classification Committee, American Ornithological Society (AOS) Prompted in part by a 2019 proposal to change the English name of McCown’s Longspur, the North American Classification Committee developed and …
2020 Brewster Award Winner: John Rotenberry
The William Brewster Memorial Award recognizes the author or coauthors of an exceptional body of work on birds of the Western Hemisphere.
2020 Brewster Award Winner: Regina Macedo
The William Brewster Memorial Award goes to the author or coauthors of an exceptional body of work on birds of the Western Hemisphere.