“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”
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.
Specialists offer a variety of knowledge and organize meetings.. Apply to join the group of your interest.
All members of the IOU have free access to the new forum. Here, you can discuss recent research, ask questions on field work, methods, conservation, issues, ...
The IOU is hosting the International Ornithological Congresses (#IOCongress) on a 4-years turnus. We will inform members about all details ...
A new issue of the Flutter – the IOU Newsletter – has appeared. You will find new information about the IOCongress 2022, a message from the president, and many contributions by our editor!
Since the Covid situation in Europe is very unstable at the moment and nobody can predict when we are back to normal, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the Scientific Program committee (SPC) of the European Ornithologists’ Union have decided to postpone the 13th EOU Meeting planned for September 2021 in Giessen.
After ten years of work, the results of the second European Breeding Bird Atlas EBBA2 are now compiled in a book. The book is the most up-to-date source of information on distribution, abundance and change of bird populations in Europe. A tremendous effort by the European Bird Census Council and its partner organisations from 48 countries have made it possible.
The IOCongress® has convened every four years since 1884, bringing together the world’s ornithologists to share state of the art research. It reconvenes in Durban, South Africa, in 2022, after another successful congress in Vancouver, Canada, in 2018 with over 1200 delegates.
A new issue of the Flutter – the IOU Newsletter – has appeared. You will find new information about the IOCongress 2022, a message from the president, a contribution by our editor and more! Please have a look at the attached issue.
A new issue of the Flutter – the IOU Newsletter – has appeared. You will find messages from the President and the Editor, a profile of Prof. Colleen T. Downs, Congress Convenor of the 28th IOCongress® in Durban, and many more.
This position will supervise, coordinate and oversee the conservation of birds (primarily shorebirds, marsh birds, beach nesters, waders, and raptors), the Environmental Review program, and implementation of Delaware's Wildlife Action Plan. The incumbent will serve as primary point of contact for NatureServe/Biotics and other data, biodiversity, and climate change work groups. This position will supervise three full-time Environmental Scientists and multiple seasonal employees, issue scientific collecting and wildlife rehabilitation permits, and assist with writing and administrating grants and associated budgets.
