Ornithology is a global discipline addressing all levels of avian biology in birds from ecosystems to molecules, linking basic and applied research, and nurturing education and outreach. The IOU seeks to support, promote, and advance avian biology.
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Just published: Flutter Vol 8 (2)
We just published the latest newsletter "The Flutter", January 2026. Take a look at the latest news of the IOU:
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Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) singing © S. Rösner | pixeldiversity
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The Future of Birds
“Planet earth is in a global biodiversity and environmental crisis. Ornithologists and Fellows of the International Ornithologist’ Union Professor Lucia Severinghaus and Professor Yossi Leshem are featured in “The Future of Birds” documentary film by Jocelyn Demers. They join the many voices from ornithologists, scientists, birders and others around the world in a shared concern for birds and help us to understand the crucial role that birds play in the interconnectedness of the global natural world, why we need to be concerned and what can be done”
Short-eared Owl (Asia flammeus) © S. Rösner | pixeldiversity
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