Chris Merkord

The journal of the RRF began publication in 1967 as Raptor Research News, which doubled as an organizational newsletter and a vehicle for scholarship. Starting with volume 6 in 1972, the title was shortened to Raptor Research, which reflected its broader scope. It was also organized into three sections: formal, peer-reviewed Scientific Papers; Reports, Reviews, and Opinion, which contained meeting reports, book reviews, and other secondary material receiving less editorial scrutiny; and Notes, News, and Queries, which contained items typically found in a newsletter. Beginning with volume 21 in 1987, the journal was renamed The Journal of Raptor Research, its current title. Like the preceding title, it is published quarterly and organized into Research Articles, Short Communications, and Letters, followed by secondary material such as book reviews.

The Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO) is one of the world's major societies 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 New England Bird Banding Association, AFO shortly thereafter became the Northeastern Bird-Banding Association. This origin promoted an emphasis on bird banding and field techniques, always with field studies as a focus. Field studies continue to be a focus and, with the new techniques in molecular ecology, bioacoustics technology, and behavioral ecology now available, field studies of birds are approaching ever new questions. AFO encourages the participation of amateurs in research, and emphasizes the conservation biology of birds. The AFO publishes the Journal of Field Ornithology and prides itself as serving as a bridge between the professional and the amateur ornithologist. The organization's membership and governing council consist of both amateur and professional ornithologists, in recognition of the contributions that both make to ornithology. -- Asociación de Ornitólogos de Campo (AOC) es una sociedad de ornitólogos profesionales y aficionados dedicados al estudio científico de las aves y a la diseminación de la información sobre estas. Fue fundada en 1922 como la New England Birding-banding Association y poco después se convirtió convirtiendose en la Northeast Bird-banding Association la AOC continua fomentando el anillamiento de aves y el desarrollo de técnicas de campo. Además, la AOC fomenta la participación de amateurs aficionados a la en investigación científica y enfatiza la biología de la conservación de las aves. El área de interés geográfico de la AOC es el Hemisferio Occidental, fomentando especialmente las contribuciones a la ornitología de los Neotrópicos. Las reuniones anuales de la Asociación y su revista trimestral Journal of Field Ornithology reflejan estos objetivos. Adicionalmente, AFO fomenta la participación de amateurs en investigación y enfatiza la biología de la conservación en aves. Esperamos poder realzar aun más nuestras conferencias con una mayor participación de amateurs y estudiantes a través de la organización de sesiones “uno a uno” con ornitólogos profesionales entre nuestros miembros.

The Cooper Ornithological Society, a non-profit 501©(3) organization of over 2,000 professional and amateur ornithologists, is one of the largest ornithological societies in the world. The society was organized in 1893 by a small group of individuals in California who were interested in the study of birds. The name of the society commemorates an early California naturalist, Dr. James G. Cooper. The objectives of the Cooper Ornithological Society are: To encourage and support the scientific study of birds. To disseminate ornithological knowledge through publications, meetings, and direct communication among ornithologists. To encourage and spread interest in the study of birds. To encourage and support the conservation of birds and wildlife in general.

IdOU is a non profit membership-based organisation with the following objective: “To advance the ornithology of Indonesia by promoting the study of all aspects of Indonesian birds”. IdOU was established with the help of PILI- NGO Movement, and inaugurated at the Centre for Biology Research, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, (Cibinong, 23 August 2004). Funding included those from the Gibbon Foundation, US Naval Medical Research Unit-2, and Oriental Bird Club, United Kingdom. IdOU publishes Kukila, as well as facilitating relevant scientific fora as seminar, symposia, workshop, and invited talks.

Oriental Bird Club, UK registered charity 297242, is for birders and ornithologists around the world who are interested in birds of the Oriental region and their conservation. Oriental Bird Club aims: to encourage an interest in wild birds of the Oriental region and their conservation to promote the work of regional bird and nature societies to collate and publish information on Oriental birds. Where is the Oriental region? Oriental Bird Club is concerned with the region bounded by: the Indus river, Pakistan in the west through India and south-east Asia the Wallacea line, East Indonesia in the east, and from Mongolia, north-east Russia (E of 90°E) and Japan in the north the Lesser Sundas and Christmas Island in the south.

The Ornithological Council was incorporated in 1992 in Washington, D.C., as a not-for-profit IRS 501©(3) organization. The Council is supported by, and serves the interests of, its member organizations. Originally, these included the American Ornithologists' Union, the Association of Field Ornithologists, the Cooper Ornithological Society, the Colonial Waterbirds Society (now the Waterbird Society), the Pacific Seabird Group, the Raptor Research Foundation, and the Wilson Ornithological Society. An additional six societies are now members: Pacific Seabird Group, Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds, Neotropical Ornithological Society, CIPAMEX, Society of Canadian Ornithologists, and the North American Crane Working Group. The Council and its members: Link the scientific community with public and private decision-makers Provide timely information about birds to help ensure scientifically-based decisions, policies, and management actions Inform ornithologists of proposals and actions that affect birds or the study of birds Speak for scientific ornithology on public issues

Ornithological Societies of North America (OSNA) is the joint membership and billing service of the American Ornithologists' Union (AOU), Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO), Cooper Ornithological Society (COS), Raptor Research Foundation (RRF), Waterbird Society (WS), and Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS). OSNA was created in 1979 by the AOU, COS, and WOS to provide for efficient mailing of the jointly produced Ornithological Newsletter.

Founded in 1939 the OSNZ was incorporated in 1953 and now has about 1000 financial members world-wide. A feature of OSNZ is the diversity of its membership, which ranges from professional ornithologists and government institutions in New Zealand and overseas through secondary and tertiary students and experienced amateur observers to learners and beginners. No special qualifications are required for admission and membership is open to all who are interested in birds.

The Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) is a society of professional seabird researchers and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of seabirds. PSG was formed in 1972 out of a need for increased communication among academic and government seabird researchers. The principal goals of PSG are (1) to increase the quality and quantity of seabird research through facilitating exchange of information and (2) to identify and assess the importance of threats to seabird populations and provide government agencies and others with expert advice on managing the threats and populations. PSG is a member of the Ornithological Council and the American Bird Conservancy. PSG members include biologists, wildlife managers, students and conservationists from the United States, Mexico, Canada and Japan and 12 other countries. PSG annual meetings and publications provide forums where members can share their findings on all research topics relating to Pacific seabirds and discuss local and large scale conservation issues. The PSG is headed by an Executive Council including regional representatives.

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SEO/BirdLife is the Spanish Ornithological Society, a scientific and conservation association founded in 1954 dedicated to the study and conservation of birds and nature. SEO/BirdLife es la Sociedad Española de Ornitología, una asociación científica y conservacionista fundada en 1954 dedicada al estudio y la conservación de las aves y de la naturaleza.

Our mision is: "To conserve Hispaniolan birds and their habitats through research, community education, and professional training." Established in 2001 and incorporated by presidential decree #85504, the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society (SOH) was founded by a group of enthusiastic volunteers committed with the conservation of birds and their natural environments. It is the only Dominican institution whose members are fully trained and capable of conducting research on the local avifauna. For years we have collaborated and assisted in several research and bird monitoring projects, most of them conducted by American ornithologists.

The Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB) is a nonprofit membership organization working to conserve the birds of the Caribbean and their habitats through research, education, conservation action and capacity building. Founded in 1988, SCSCB is the largest single bird conservation organization in the Greater Caribbean region, including Bermuda, the Bahamas and all islands within the Caribbean basin. he overarching goal of the SCSCB is to increase the capacity of Caribbean ornithologists, resource managers, conservation organizations, institutions, and local citizens to conserve the birds of the Caribbean and their habitats. We aim to achieve this by 1) developing regional conservation projects, activities, and materials that facilitate local research, management, conservation, education and outreach, and 2) Building networks and partnerships with local, national and international organizations and institutions that share our bird conservation goals. The Society holds a week-long biennial meeting, has a number of active Working Groups and Programs and publishes The Journal of Caribbean Ornithology and two bi-annual newsletters. With assistance from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, SCSCB also sponsors the publication of local bird field guides. The society works to raise public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the value of the region’s many endemic bird species and their habitats through two flagship programs: the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival and the West Indian Whistling-Duck and Wetlands Conservation Project. SCSCB also raises awareness about migratory birds through celebration of International Migratory Bird Day.

An international scientific society dedicated to the study of the evolution of birds.

The SCO-SOC is an organization of Canada's ornithological community. We administer awards, produce two publications, and provide interconnection with other professional ornithological societies.

La Unión de Ornitológos del Perú es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a promover el aprendizaje, estudio científico y la conservación de las aves del Perú. The Ornithologists' Union of Peru is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting learning, scientific study and conservation of birds of Peru.