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Congratulations to the 2024 Classes of American Ornithological Society (AOS) Fellows and Elective Members
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 …
Congratulations to the American Ornithological Society (AOS) 2024 Student Presentation Award winners
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.
AOS 2025 Nominations & Applications Open
Nominations are now open for the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS) 2025 Council, Classes of Fellows and Elective Members, and various Society awards.
“Pulling Back the Curtain”—AOS Annual Meeting Decision Making
AOS annual meetings are our biggest and best opportunity to bring our members and partners together to share science, build community, and make new connections with ornithologists over shared interests and the study of birds.
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) awards four 2024 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2024 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research for early-career researchers. Four individual $15,000 fellowships were awarded to Drs. Andre Moncrieff, Glaucia (Glau) Del-Rio, Felicity L. Newell, and Anne Ausems to support their ornithological research.
What has and has not been studied on Nearctic-Neotropical migratory songbird nonbreeding performance?
Songbirds include species that have seen the steepest declines for birds that breed in North America, and 125 species can be considered Nearctic-Neotropical migrants.
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) announces its 2024 award winners for achievements in ornithological research, service, conservation, and publication
CHICAGO—August 14, 2024—Each year, the American Ornithological Society (AOS) confers awards on individuals and groups for their ornithological research and notable contributions to the science and practice of ornithology, and …
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)…
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.