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.
Large-Scale Coordinated Effort Sheds Light on Difficult-to-Study Arctic Shorebirds
Bird migration is one of the most spectacular wildlife phenomena on the planet, especially that of shorebirds that migrate thousands of miles every year.
Attracting Birds of All Feathers: AOS Calls for Diversity in Ornithology
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) acknowledges the systemic barriers faced by professional and citizen scientists of color and we’re redoubling our efforts towards making ornithology, birding, and access to the natural world equitable and inclusive.
2020 Coues Award Winner: Thomas Smith
The Elliott Coues Award recognizes outstanding and innovative contributions to ornithological research, regardless of the geographic location of the work.
2020 Coues Award Winner: André Dhondt
The Elliott Coues Award recognizes outstanding and innovative contributions to ornithological research, regardless of the geographic location of the work.
2020 Miller Award Winner: Erica Nol
The American Ornithological Society’s Loye and Alden Miller Research Award is given for lifetime achievement in ornithological research.
A Pride Month Update From the Rainbow Lorikeets
The Rainbow Lorikeets are excited to be involved with multiple virtual projects, scholarships, and Pride celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community in 2020!