S01: Nutrient store dynamics and functional ecology of intra-individual compositional changes. Convenors:  Gessaman, J.A. & Piersma, T.

S02: Skeleto-muscular systems of birds: Answers to old questions through innovation and integration. Convenors: Homberger, D.G. & Zweers, G.A.

S03: Social interaction and information processing: An integrative approach to avian vocal learning. Convenors: Pepperberg, I.M. & Todt, D.

S04: The involvement of amateur ringers in population studies: The EURING Swallow project. Convenors: van Noordwijk, A.J. & Oatley, T.

S05: Proximate aspects of the timing of reproduction. Convenors: Lambrechts, M.M. & Visser, M.E.

S06: Demography of tropical forest birds. Convenors: Francis, C.M. & Piper, S.

S07: The interrelations of fundamental energetic parameters and species' ecologies. Convenors: Gavrilov, V.M. & Nagy, K.A.

S08: Primary sex ratios: Variation causes and consequences. Convenors: Lessells, K.M. & Quinn, J.S.

S09: The neurobiology of vocal learning in birds. Convenors: Nottebohm, F. & Konishi, M.

S10: Moult in the annual cycle. Convenors:  Winkler, R. & Rymkevich , T.A.

S11: Hatching asynchrony and the onset of incubation: Alternatives to brood reduction. Convenors: Beissinger, S.R. & Slagsvold, T.

S12: Benefits and threats from fisheries to marine birds. Convenors: Garthe, S. & Weimerskirch, H.

S13: The analysis of molecular data in avian systematics: Problems and solutions. Convenors: Hackett, S.J. & Bates, J.M.

S14: Functional neuroanatomical pathways and systems within the avian brain. Convenors: Kuenzel, W.J. & Blähser, S.

S15: Stopover ecology of migrant landbirds. Convenors: Moore, F.R. & Spina, F.

S16: Exploratory behaviour in birds. Convenors: Winkler, H. & Leisler, B

S17: Adaptive plasticity in migratory orientation mechanisms. Convenors: Able, K.P. & Wiltschko, W.

S18: Avian conservation and current pesticide use. Convenors: Mineau, P. & Bouwman, H.

S19: Sexual selection. Convenors: Petrie, M. & Barnard, P.

S20: Reproductive strategies in marine birds. Convenors: Monaghan, P. & Saether, B.-E.

S21: Ecological bases of endocrine phenomena. Convenors: Wingfield, J.C. & Silverin, B.

S22: Commodity selection and coloniality. Convenors: Danchin, E. & Wagner, R.H.

S23: Contribution of indigenous knowledge to the advancement of ornithology. Convenors: Gichuki, N. & Fotso, R.

S24: Fledging and the ecology of the post-fledging period. Convenors: Naef-Daenzer, B. & Perrins, C.M.

S25: Physiological approaches to ecological questions about water and energy in birds. Convenors: Pinshow, B. & Adams, N.J.

S26: Species concepts in ornithology. Convenors: Zink, R.M. & Crowe, T.M.

S27: Afrotropical birds and conservation biology: Reconciling theory and practice. Convenors: Allan, D. & Bennun, L.

S28: Behavioural dominance in birds. Convenors: Drummond, H. & Stamps, J.

S29: Bird colouration: mechanisms, functions and evolution. Convenors: Götmark, F. & Hill, G.E.

S30: Reproduction in tropical birds: Convenors: Gwinner, E. & Chandola-Saklani, A.

S31: Ecology of bird flight: Behavioural and morphological adaptations. Convenors: Hedenström, A. & Thomas, A.

S32: DNA sequences and coalescent theory: Advances in the study of geographic variation. Convenors: Barrowclough, G.F. & Baker, A.J.

S33: Bird migration across large ecological barriers. Convenors: Bruderer, B. & Gauthreaux, S.A. Jr.

S34: Foraging ecology of marine birds: Selection of foraging habitat by individuals and populations. Convenors: Hunt Jr., G.L., Croxall, J.P.& Veit, R.R.

S35: Gamebirds as keys to conservation. Convenors: Little, R.M. & Robertson, P.A.

S36: Avian immunology and avian biology. Convenors: Møller, A.P. & Saino, N.

S37: Digestion in avian ecology. Convenors: Bairlein, F. & Karasov, W.H.

S38: Assessment of habitat quality of avifauna. Convenors: Bhattacharjee, P.C. & Bibby, C.J.

S39: Predation by birds on tidal flats. Convenors: Hilgerloh, G. & Evans, P.R.

S40: Instincts to learn: Innate predispositions in behavioural development. Convenors: Marler, P.R. & Sherry, D.F.

S41: Avian dispersal in fragmented habitats. Convenors: Matthysen, E. & Grubb, T.C. Jr.

S42: Advances in crane research Convenors: Flint, V. & Archibald, G.W.

S43: Avian community ecology in tropical forests: what do large-scale censuses tell us? Convenors: Brawn, J.D. & Robinson, S.K.

S44: Sexual conflict and variation in reproductive behaviour. Convenors: Gowaty, P.A. & Hoi, H.

S45: Avian vision. Convenors: Martin, G.R. & Katzir, G.

S46: Developmental and ecological perspectives on growth and differentiation of avian embryos. Convenors: Starck, M.J. & Ricklefs, R.E.

S47: The sociality continuum: monopolised and shared breeding systems among cooperative breeders. Convenors: du Plessis, M.A. & Emlen, S.T.

S48: Population limitation and regulation in passerine birds. Convenors: Holmes, R.T. & Smith, J.N.M.

S49: Satellite telemetry in ornithology. Convenors: Meyburg, B.-U. & Taillade, M.

S50: The origin of African avifaunas. Convenors: Potapov, R.L. & Schulenberg, T.S.

S51: New models in avian host-brood parasitism systems. Convenors: Røskaft, E. & Soler, M.