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Study & Behaviour

Zoological Zones

This section has links to a number of websites concerned generally with the study of birds and, in particular their behaviour. There are tips on how to note your observations as well as pointers to larger on-line reference resources. For a good starting point I recommend ornithology.com.

There are too, some sites devoted to study in the sense of offering ornithology for full-time students as well as a number of courses for amateur ornithologists; such courses are listed on a separate page.

There are, of course, many overlaps with this section and the sections on conservation, taxonomy etc.

useful reading

A Concise History of Ornithology

by Michael Walters
ISBN: 1873403976
Buy this book from NHBS.com

Behaviour of European & North American Birds

A Birder`s Guide to Behaviour of European & North American Birds by G?bor Michl illustrated by Szabolcs K?kay Gavia Science
ISBN: 9632101723
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How to be a Bad Birdwatcher

by Simon Barnes Short Books, London 2004
ISBN: 190409595X
Buy this book from NHBS.com

clubs

International Shrike Working Group

http://www.cc.jyu.fi/~osvealha/shrikeology/
Welcome to the homepage of the International Shrike Working Group. This Working Group is active in the ornithology of the true shrikes Laniidae. It has three sections, the American, the Asian and the Afro-European section. Each section publishes a six-monthly newsletter with all activities taking place concerning shrikes.

Raptor Research Foundation

http://catsis.weber.edu/rrf/Default.html
The Raptor Research Foundation (RRF) is a non-profit scientific society whose primary goal is the accumulation and dissemination of scientific information about raptors (hawks, eagles, falcons and owls). This information is used to inform the public (both scientific and lay) about the role of raptors in nature, and to promote the conservation of raptors whose populations are threatened by human activities.

Working Group on International Waderbird and Wetland Research

http://www.wiwo-international.org/
The Working Group on International Waderbird and Wetland Research (WIWO) was established in 1983, in order to create a well-defined and accessible intermediary between financing organisations and governmental bodies on the one hand, and volunteer ornithologists interested in studying waterbirds in countries with little own potential for such studies on the other.

museums

Avian Demography Unit - University of Cape Town

http://www.aviandemographyunit.org
The Avian Demography Unit (or ADU as it is mostly known in the vernacular) is a research unit of the University of Cape Town. Initially it was built on the nucleus of the South African Bird Ringing Unit (SAFRING) and the Southern African Bird Atlas Project (SABAP). The ADU was established in December 1991 and forms part of the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Cape Town...

University of Michigan - Museum of Zoology Bird Division

http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/birds/bird_index.html
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Bird Division is a collection of resources for people who conduct research on or need information about birds. The two Division curators and various graduate students conduct research on the phylogenetic relationships, evolution and behavior of a wide variety of birds using museum collections, molecular techniques, and captive and field studies. We actively maintain a collection of about 200,000 preserved specimens available for study by systematists and other scientists. We have a sound laboratory for analysis of bird vocalizations. Since 1930 the Bird Division has been the headquarters and provided space for the library of the Wilson Ornithological Society, an international organization devoted to the study of birds...

University of Minnesota - Raptor Centre

http://www.ahc.umn.edu/ahc_content/colleges/vetmed/Depts_and_Centers/Raptor_Center
Established in 1974, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons. In addition to treating approximately 800 birds a year, the internationally known program provides training in raptor medicine and surgery for veterinarians from around the world, reaches more than 150,000 people each year through public education programs and events, and identifies emerging issues related to raptor health and populations. The majority of its funding comes from private donations...

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you can�t find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page� give them a try!

mailing lists

BOU BirdTalk

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BOU_birdtalk/?yguid=85553382
To subscribe to list:BOU_birdtalk-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
The BOU has set up a new email discussion group for ornithologists around the globe. The aim of BOU BirdTalk is to encourage the discussion of scientific research amongst ornithologists and to provide a noticeboard for meetings, conferences, jobs, expeditions, publications, etc. The group is free to join and open to anyone interested in any aspect of ornithology. To join BOU BirdTalk send a blank email with the word subscribe in the subject field.

Ornith L

http://www.lsoft.com/scripts/wl.exe?SL1=ORNITH-L&H=LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
Announcing ORNITH-L, a new mailing list for the discussion of ornithology. This is a fully moderated forum for general queries and discussions regarding any topic within ornithology, e.g. systematics, physiology, ecology, conservation, etc. This is not a birding list (see BIRDCHAT); nor a forum for bird banding (see BIRDBAND). Messages not appropriate to ORNITH-L will be returned to the sender. My hope is to encourage scientific discussions of ornithology, and to establish a network of ornithologists for the exchange of new ideas. ORNITH-L can also be used for workshop, conference and symposium announcements.

A Bibliography of Ornithology

http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/birds/birddivresources/bibliog1.html

Aviescience

http://www.aviscience.com/
An exciting new and building scientific resource for birders everywhere...

Bird Monitoring in North America

http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/birds.html
The monitoring programs highlighted on these pages can be used to track changes in North American bird populations. These trends give conservationists, managers, citizens, and policy makers a window into the natural world and the health of environment...

Birds of Prey

http://www.jaybat.com/birdsahoy/hawks/
I`ve been interested in raptors and other birds of prey for about fifteen years. I`ve conducted hawk watches in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas for the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA); was one of HMANA`s newsletter editors for ten years, and was on its Board of Directors for a term.

Birds of the Western Palearctic

http://digilander.libero.it/avifauna/w_palearctic/home.htm
Maps & Distribution

Birds.com

http://www.birds.com/
The main bird related activity that people engage in is that of bird watching. The activity of Bird watching continues to increase in popularity. It is a relatively inexpensive hobby and there are always opportunities to spot new bird species. One way to watch birds is to attract them to your garden. You can attract birds by providing food, water and shelter for them...

Birdwatcher`s Encyclopaedia & Dictionary

http://www.birdcare.com/bin/searchdict
A searchable data base and dictionary which is a good starting place when undertaking a study... part of the Bird On Anglo-American co-operation pages.

Birdwatching with Dominic Couzens

http://www.birdwords.co.uk/
My site offers the chance to book for Day-trips (mainly in the South-East of England); Birding Weekends (in the UK) and Foreign Tours. For a flavour of what you might expect, visit my Recent Highlights page. You can also invite Dominic to lecture etc.

Careers in Bird Study

http://www.mdbirds.org/education/birdstudy/careers.html
Careers in avian or bird study span a wide variety of responsibilities. Check the table below for representative examples. Job title, experience needed and position locale are listed for each...

Colour Ringing

http://www.cr-birding.be
All about the European studies using colour rings...

CVANET - Cavity-Nesting Bird Research

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~cavnet/
CAVNET has been established to facilitate scientific discussions concerning cavity-nesting birds.This list has been created for researchers, academics, and others with a common interest in discussing the scientific aspects of cavity nesters...

Feather Collection - Hans Schick

http://www.ornithos.de/Ornithos/Feather_Collection/Feather_Collection.htm
This site is in stage of early preparation...

Feathers

http://www.feathers.tk/
This website gives you a view into the world of feathers. At this moment you can find here feathers of 243 different species...

How to write field notes

http://www.pacifier.com/~mpatters/details/details.html
Most of us are not called upon to explore a continent, but occasionally we might come across a detail about the world around us that others may find of interest. The quality of the details written affects how seriously the record is taken. Practising with field notes every day prepares the amateur naturalist for the unexpected event

Hybridisation

http://www.stanfordalumni.org/birdsite/text/essays/Hybridization.html
Essay

Hydridisation

http://www.bird-hybrids.com/introduction_fr.php
French Canadian site including a mailing group in French.

Ingenta

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/
This is a global research gateway.

Interpretive Birding

http://www.ibirding.com/
Dedicated to enthusiasts interested in watching and interpreting the actions of wild birds for pleasure All articles are well researched, informative, and easy to read. Each issue contains feature articles on specific topics, behavioral snapshots and profiles of regional birds, and selected shorts that summarize useful information from a variety of sources.

Kids Wings

http://kidwings.com
Lots of birding info and activities for young birders...

Laura Erickson's For the Birds

http://www.lauraerickson.com/
According to this author... Your FAIR and BALANCED source for information about birds...

Maps & Distribution

http://digilander.libero.it/avifauna/w_palearctic/cover.html
Maps & Distribution - of the birds of the Western Palearctic Region

Neornithes

http://tolweb.org/tree?group=Neornithes&contgroup=Aves
Living Birds of the World - Where Ornithology has a name... in your home and in your Personal Computer! All the known living Species and Subspecies and much more... By Alberto Masi. A Data Bank of the living and known birds of the world, structured according to the conventional classification system. It enables the retrieval of a wide range of information from the taxonomic hierarchy: Order, Family, Genus, Specie and Subspecie, and makes provision for retrieval other classifications such as common names (English and Italian); geographical distribution of species and subspecies, the taxonomic notes and the european species and the world numbers (w.n.) according to the numerical system used by the American Ornithologist Union.

Ornithology.com

http://www.ornithology.com/
Ornithology.com is for all ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and the environmentally-minded. It is the place to begin for information on wild birds. Science, education, and conservation are our goals.

Overview of Wild Bird Feeding

http://www.birdcare.com/bin/showencyclopedia?feeding+birds
The bird feeding experience is influenced by the quality of the wild bird food presented and the effectiveness with which it is made available to the birds. Foods vary greatly in their attractiveness, as will be discussed later, and some bird feeders have a much higher innate attractiveness than others. For example, squirrel-proof feeders tend to have a low innate attractiveness to birds than feeders that are not designed to be squirrel-proof. Therefore their use results in a less satisfactory bird feeding experience than would be the case if an attractive non-squirrel-proof feeder were presented and squirrel-proofed through external means, such as baffles.

Proact Translations

http://www.proact-campaigns.net/translationservice/
Proact Translations - a rapid, accurate and inexpensive translation service specialising in ornithological and nature conservation translation between the German and English languages. Extensive references and attractive prices. Income helps to administer and promote Proact campaigns...

Raptor News

http://www.raptors-international.de/RAPTOR_NEWS/raptor_news.html
The electronic circular of the World Working Group on Birds of Prey and Owls (WWGBP)

Recent Ornithological Literature

http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/ROL
Recent Ornithological Literature (ROL) is a serial compilation of citations and abstracts from the world-wide scientific literature that pertain to birds and the science of ornithology. The ROL deals chiefly with periodicals, but also announces new and renamed journals and provides abstracts of conference proceedings, reports, doctoral dissertations, and other serial publications. The entries are prepared by scientists who voluntarily scan journals for ornithological articles, generally according to their geographic region and special scientific interests.

Ringers (Holland)

http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Island/1291/index.html
Bird ringing station VRS Castricum is one of the so-called Dutch �Vinkenbanen�. It is situated near the coast of the North Sea in the sandy dunes of Holland (53.32 N 04.37 E). The owner of the area is the water supply company PWN NV. The station is operative since 1960. We use four clap-nets for catching passerines like pipits, larks and finches, and for waders as well. Further we have a permanent mistnetting configuration.

Seabird Osteology

http://www.shearwater.nl
The Seabirds Skull Gallery, existing since 2002, has only been changed a bit and was given a new name that covers the subject more properly. After two years working on this site it is not only skulls anymore that are shown. Regular visitors have already noticed that since December 2004 the scope has widened. It now includes also other parts of the seabird skeleton. In the Seabird Osteology section general aspects of seabird osteology are treated and in the species section you willl find a listing of families and groups with links to pages on skeletons of particular species or groups. There is always work in progress, which means that there will be additions and improvements from time to time...

Spring Alive

http://www.springalive.net/
They say that one swallow doesn't make a summer, but who said it can�t make a spring? Everyone knows that birds coming back from their winter travels are the real Spring Messengers. Swift, Swallows, Storks and Cuckoos are among the very first signs that winter is over and everything has started to come alive once more. Spring Alive! The return of spring is cheerfully welcomed by people all over Europe every year. Let�s celebrate this wonderful time by looking for these signs of spring - the returning birds! This is what Spring Alive! is all about...

Studying Birds

http://birds.cornell.edu/schoolyard/Get_started/
10 ways to get started...

The Auk

http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/Auk/index.php
SORA - Searchable Ornithological Research Archive

Threatened Species Network - Australia

http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/
The Threatened Species Network aims to increase public awareness of, and involvement with the protection and recovery of threatened species and their habitat. The Network helps to promote the Commonwealth�s Endangered Species Program. Our focus is on empowering the community to participate in research, monitoring, management and educational projects for the conservation of threatened species.

View Nesting Birds

http://mysite.verizon.net/vdziadosz
Each of the listed sites features live video and/or updated photographs of a pair of nesting birds. You can follow the efforts of the parents and the progress of the young by periodically visiting these sites.

VIREO - Visual Resources for Ornithology

http://acnatsci.org/vireo
VIREO, the world`s most comprehensive collection of bird photographs, has 25,000 of its 120,000 photographs on the web. More than 6,650 species of birds are represented. VIREO was established in 1979 to create a centralised, well-curated collection of bird photographs accessible for scientific, educational and commercial use. Some of the world`s best bird photographers are VIREO contributors. VIREO is constantly expanding its collection and looking for new talent.

World Bird Info - Bird Data Project

http://worldbirdinfo.net/
John Penhallurick brilliant and expanding database - I have been working for some time on what I hope will be the most comprehensive database about the birds of the world, both extant, and extinct since 1600. THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND FULL INFORMATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ALL SPECIES! I will be updating the information in this database monthly...

World Ornithological Literature

http://egizoosrv.zoo.ox.ac.uk/OWL/
Data base of all recent articles etc...

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