How to describe something we cannot see? This challenge defines nocturnal bird migration research. Every spring and fall, millions of birds fly through the night, journeying between wintering and breeding grounds.
It’s strange to think that a paper about Strix varia (Barred Owl) in Louisiana would begin in Jamaica more than 15 years ago. But that’s where this story starts.
Have you ever walked through the forest and looked up to see a bird’s nest hidden in the branches? I always find myself thinking about why they picked that exact place. Why not in a neighboring tree?
By Jay Pitocchelli, Biology Department, Saint Anselm College Related paper: Temporal stability in songs across the breeding range of Geothlypis philadelphia (Mourning Warbler) may be due to learning fidelity and …
The Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) is a long-term monitoring program that collects data on bird populations across North America.
The AOS Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee seeks to add up to six new members starting in January 2025. The D&I Committee is engaged in efforts to continually improve diversity and inclusion within AOS and ornithology.
The Flocks Team attended American Ornithological Society’s (AOS’s) 2024 Annual Meeting in Estes Park (for more information about the Flocks project, you can read this press release) to meet with ornithologists interested in founding affinity groups.
“Through the AOS, I not only receive diverse opportunities but also learn about many aspects and issues in ornithology all over the world.”
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) welcomes the 2024 classes of AOS Fellows and Elective Members. Individuals are elected to these special membership classes in recognition of their exceptional and sustained …
Each year at our annual meeting, the AOS bestows Student Presentation Awards on students at all levels (undergraduate, masters, and doctoral) who present outstanding posters or oral presentations. Congratulations to these winners, each of whom will receive a $500 honorarium with their award.
