Correction: October 23, 2026: In our earlier version, Momotus castaneiceps (Guatemalan Motmot) was incorrectly listed as Guatemala’s first endemic species. Podilymbus gigas (Atitlán Grebe) is an extinct, flightless water bird …
Since 2023, a collaborative team of ornithologists have sought to establish new paths for community building in their field through an initiative called the Flocks Project. As part of their …
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) bestows Student Presentation Awards on students at all levels (undergraduate, masters, and doctoral) who present outstanding posters or oral presentations at our annual meeting. This …
Nominations will open soon for the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS) 2027 Council, Classes of Fellows and Elective Members, and various Society awards. Through our annual election and awards programs, AOS …
2026–2027 Officers & Executive Committee Morgan Tingley, President (2026–2028) (elected in 2024 as President-Elect)Daniel Cadena, President-Elect (2026–2028)Sushma Reddy, Secretary (2022– )Matthew Carling, Treasurer (2021– )Judith Scarl, Executive Director and CEO, …
The AOS today announced our 2026 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research. One arctic research 2026 Kessel Fellowship of $30,000 was awarded to Dr. Audrey Le Pogam; and six individual $15,000 fellowships were awarded to Drs. Carrie Ann Adams, David Diez-Méndez, Jennifer L. Houtz, Abby Kimmitt, Amy Miles Yanagitsuru, and Laura E. Nuñez.
The AOS recognizes individuals and groups whose ornithological research, contributions to the science and practice of ornithology, and service to the AOS merit special distinction.
The AOS’s James G. Cooper Early Professional Award and the Ned K. Johnson Early Investigator Award recognize outstanding and promising work by researchers early in their careers. Our 2026 James G. Cooper Award winners are Devon DeRaad and Fengyi Guo. This year, the AOS awarded the Ned K. Johnson Award to Olivia M. Smith.
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) welcomes and congratulates the 2025 classes of AOS Fellows and Elective Members. Individuals are elected to these special membership classes in recognition of their exceptional …
Nominations are now open for the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS) 2026 Council, Classes of Fellows and Elective Members, and various Society awards. You can help make the AOS stronger by participating in these important annual elections for leadership roles within our Society and by recognizing the achievements of our members.
