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13 August 2024

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Ornithological members work to co-create affinity groups (Flocks) to enhance inclusiveness in societies and the field

The Flocks Project (funding through a DESIGN grant from the National Science Foundation’s BIOLEAPS program) has been working closely with the American Ornithological Society (AOS), the Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS), and the Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO)…

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30 July 2024

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Welcome to our newest members of the AOS Council

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 American Ornithological Society (AOS) Council election. The AOS Council is the Society’s governing body, made up of member volunteers.

House Wren Troglodytes aedon on stump with green background
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon), formerly considered one species, is now separated into seven species.
News
18 July 2024

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A “wrenaissance” for House Wrens; species and genus splits for Barn Owls and Plovers; and lumping of Redpolls included in 2024 Check-list changes

CHICAGO — July 18, 2024  — The 65th Supplement to the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS’s) Check-list of North American Birds, published today in Ornithology, includes several updates to the classifications …

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25 June 2024

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The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announces its 2024 award winners for achievements in ornithological research by early-career professionals

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) annually bestows research awards honoring early-career researchers for their ornithological research. This year’s early-career research awardees represent outstanding contributions to the scientific study and conservation …

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Setophaga townsendi
News
13 May 2024

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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.

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03 May 2024

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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, …

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Guest Posts
26 April 2024

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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, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado. Photo courtesy of the University of Northern Colorado
Faces of AOS
10 April 2024

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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.”

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09 April 2024

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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 …

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04 April 2024

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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.

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