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Regional Bird Clubs / Ornithological Organizations

• African Bird Club Founded in 1994 to provide a worldwide focus for African ornithology and encourage an interest in the conservation of the birds of the region. The Club promotes the work of existing regional societies and encourages birders to visit lesser known areas of the region and to actively search for threatened species. Members receive a twice-yearly color bulletin.
• American Ornithologists' Union Founded in 1883, the AOU is the oldest and largest organization in the New World devoted to the scientific study of birds. Although the AOU is primarily a professional organization, its membership of almost 4,000 includes many amateurs dedicated to the advancement of ornithological science.
• Association of Field Ornithologists A society of professional and amateur ornithologists dedicated to the scientific study and dissemination of information about birds in their natural habitats. Founded in 1922 as the Northeastern Bird-banding Association, AFO continues to be especially active in bird-banding and development of field techniques.
• Bermuda Audubon Society Founded in 1954, the Society has acquired land for conservation purposes. Several of its nature reserves were former garbage disposal sites. The society runs a wide range of educational programs and is particulaly focused on measures to assist native and endemic bird species. Website includes articles on environmental issues affecting Bermuda; bird news; birding locations as well as current and past newsletters.
• BirdLife International Founded in 1922 (original name International Council for Bird Preservation) as a global conservation federation with a worldwide network of partner organizations. Seeks to conserve all bird species on earth and their habitats and, through this, work for the world's biological diversity. Pursues programme of scientific research, advocacy and policy development, field action and country conservation programmes.
• BIRDNET, maintained by the Ornithological Council, is the "umbrella" website of the nine North American ornithological societies that are members of the OC. BIRDNET provides a variety of information about the scientific study of birds for ornithologists and the general public.
• British Ornithologists' Union Founded in 1858, its principal aim is to encourage the study of birds in Britain, Europe and throughout the world in order to understand their biology and to aid their conservation. The Union has an international membership and supports scientific ornithology by providing financial assistance, especially to young ornithologists, organizes conferences. Publishes checklists, books, and the quarterly journal Ibis.
• British Trust for Ornithology The BTO has been gathering detailed information on Britain's (and Ireland's) birds for over 60 years through its 10,000+ members. Publishes a bimonthly newsletter, BTO News, and two scientific journals, Bird Study and Ringing & Migration. Has an extensive system of Regional Representatives and is committed to international ornithology through umbrella European groups.
• Centro Italiano Studi Ornitologici (CISO) Aims to promote ornithological activity and research in Italy, working with universities, natural history and science museums, ornithological associations and non professional ornithologists, by organizing ornithological conferences and coordinating research projects on specific themes in the ornithological and environmental fields. Publishes a journal Avocetta.
• Cooper Ornithological Society For any person interested in avian biology. All members receive The Condor. North American members also receive the bimonthly Ornithological Newsletter.
• Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a membership institute dedicated to the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. The Lab aims to foster understanding about nature and to contribute to efforts to protect biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science programs. Website gives details of the Lab's various programs and resources including the Library of Natural Sounds and Bioacoustics research programs, Collections, and Publications.
• Disabled Birders Association Founded 1 April 2000. International movement to promote services and access to reserves and other birding areas so people with different needs can pursue the avocation of birding as freely as able-bodied people. Membership currently free and open to all.
• Dutch Birding Association Website has info on the DBA, Dutch Birding magazine, recent reports, Dutch rarities committee, Dutch committee for avian systematics plus contact info for the board and editors.
• Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS) Aims to provide information and assistance to all visitors or residents who are interested in birds, to facilitate and encourage the study of birds in Hong Kong, and to promote conservation of birds and their habitats in Hong Kong and Asia. Website includes latest birding and site information, a photo gallery, the quarterly bulletin, and a bulletin board for information exchange and Q&As, plus links to birdwatching organizations, bird tours, and green groups.
• International Ornithological Congress The premier global scientific meeting of ornithologists, held every four years. The 23rd meeting, will be held in Beijing, China, 11-17 August 2002.
• METU Birdwatching Society (OKGT) Founded in 1995 by students and instructors at Middle East Technical University in Ankara, with the aim increasing interest in birdwatching in Turkey. Website contains checklist, recent observation records, photos, links to other birding societies in Turkey.
• National Audubon Society Founded in 1905, its mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Members receive Audubon magazine six times a year.
• National Bird-Feeding Society (NBS) is a non-profit dedicated to making bird feeding better for people and the birds. Through education and research, the Society makes available to its members across North America resources to help improve the environment outside their own back doors.
• Neotropical Bird Club Founded in 1994 to foster an interest in the birds of the Neotropics and mobilize the increasing number of birders active in the region to contribute to the conservation of Neotropical birds, to provide a forum for the publication of articles about Neotropical birds, and to publicise activities of local groups and individuals. Members receive a twice-yearly color journal, Cotinga.