AOS Pilot Project to Change Harmful English Common Bird Names
The AOS is moving forward with a pilot project to determine new English common names for an initial set of six species of North American birds.
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) names Judit Szabo as new Ornithological Applications editor-in-chief
May 3, 2024—CHICAGO—The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is pleased to announce Judit K. Szabo, Ph.D., as the incoming editor-in-chief for its top-ranked journal, Ornithological Applications. Beginning on May 1, 2024, Dr. Szabo will work in partnership with the journal’s current editor-in-chief, Catherine Lindell, Ph.D., until June 30, 2024, and will take on full responsibility as …
Response of breeding and migrating bird populations to climate change in the national parks of the U.S. Southwest
In spring, the low-elevation grasslands and shrublands of the U.S. Southwest ring with the tinkling songs of Black-throated Sparrows (Amphispiza bilineata) and Horned Larks (Eremophila alpestris)…
Lauryn Benedict | Faces of AOS
“I am glad to be part of an organization that is here for the birds, and also here for the people.”
AOS 2023 Annual Report: Supporting Science; Supporting Scientists
We are proud to share the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS’s) 2023 Annual Report with you. An annual report gives us the opportunity to explore and celebrate our mission: how we connect ornithologists, science, and bird conservation by supporting impactful science, building community, and providing key resources to our members. In February, we shared the AOS’s …
The AOS introduces Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Amani Edwards
Amani Edwards brings an incredible breadth of experience to the D&I Coordinator role. She has served in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) space for more than ten years.
The AOS journals welcome new associate editors; thank departing editors
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) journal Ornithological Applications welcomes new associate editors Dr. Michelle Stantial, Dr. Facundo X. Palacio, and Dr. Frank Fogarty III to our editorial team. Dr. Stantial is Science Coordinator at Yosemite National Park and affiliated with SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse. She is a quantitative ecology and decision scientist …
The AOS Announces Our New Strategic Plan
We are excited to introduce the new strategic plan for the American Ornithological Society (AOS), a guiding document that will help us meet the needs of our community now and into the future.
Tatjana Washington | Faces of AOS
“I needed to find and surround myself with people who have similar passions and research interests.”
Sandwich Terns avoid entering offshore wind farms
The North Sea is one of the main areas in Europe for the development of offshore wind farms. These wind farms are important for the transition to renewable energies but pose a potential risk for seabirds.