U.S.Geological Survey (USGS)
Home page of the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS is a multi-disciplinary science agency that studies landscapes, natural resources and natural hazards.
USGS, Biological Resources Discipline (BRD)
Works to provide the scientific understanding needed to support management decisions and conservation of the nation's biological resources.
USGS, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Snake River Field Station
As part of the Biological Resources Discipline, the Forest and Rangeland Ecostem Science Center, Snake River Field Station works to improve scientific understanding for the management and conservation of rangeland ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest and the Intermountain West.
Alaska Bird Observatory
Advances appreciation, understanding and conservation of birds and their habitats through research and education, especially in Alaska.
American Ornithologists' Union
The authoritative site for North American ornithological taxonomy.
Asian Raptor Research & Conservation Network
Coordinates research on migratory species with an emphasis on resident Asian raptors.
Asio flammeus (Short- eared Owl)
An Italian site devoted to the Short-eared Owl. Some pages have an English translation. Includes photography and graphic illustrations of this species.
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA)
The association of North American government agencies responsible for fish and wildlife resources.
Barn Owl Trust
An extensive site dedicated solely to the Barn Owl.
The Birds of North America
An index of the 716 species accounts that comprise the Birds of North America series.
Canadian Wildlife Service
Canada's national wildlife agency that has federal responsibility for protection and management of migratory birds, nationally important wildlife habitat, endangered species and research on nationally important wildlife issues.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
A non-profit organization dedicated to the research and conservation of birds. Includes a wealth of information for the professional and amateur birder alike.
Duckdata
An extensive bibliography of literature on the ecology, conservation and management of North American waterfowl and wetland habitats compiled by the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center.
Effects of Recreation on Rocky Mountain Wildlife: Online Bibliography
Compiled by Amy J. Waller for the Montana Chapter of the Wildlife Society.
Global Raptor Information Network
A project of The Peregrine Fund to provide information about diurnal raptors and to facilitate communication among researchers
Golden Eagle Reintroduction Project
A project of the Irish Raptor Study Group and the Curlew Trust.
Great Basin Information Project
A gateway to biological and geospatial information for the Great Basin and Columbia Plateau regions of the western United States. It includes a bibliography pertaining to Great Basin issues and a science locator to assist communication among researchers working in the area.
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
A non-profit organization based in Texas that conducts migration and regional habitat studies of migratory stopovers in the U.S. and Mexico.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the conservation of birds of prey worldwide and creating a better understanding of their natural habitats, particularly in the Central Appalachian Mountains region. They also coordinate the intercontinental hawkwatch website on BirdSource.
HawkWatch International
Monitors and protects birds of prey and their environment through research, education and conservation.
Idaho Bird Observatory
The IBO's mission is to contribute to the conservation of western migratory birds, both raptors and passerines, and their habitats through research and public education.
Klamath Bird Observatory
An organization that promotes conservation in the Klamath bioregion of Oregon and California and in Central America and the Caribbean.
MEDRAPTORS-Mediterranean Raptor Migration Network
A network of researchers and birdwatchers focusing on raptor migration behavior around and across the Mediterranean Sea.
Montana Raptor Conservation Center
Conserves and restores raptors and other species in Montana through rehabilitation and public education.
National Audubon Society
The largest national organization for bird conservation. Conducts the Christmas Bird Count.
The Nature Conservancy
Works to protect a variety of habitats to preserve the biodiversity of life around the world.
NBII Bird Conservation Node
A partnership between the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide electronic access to bird population and habitat data.
Owl Pages
A site devoted to owls with images, sound clips, articles, species accounts and much more.
Partners in Flight (PIF)
A cooperative effort by a variety of organizations to promote conservation of land birds, particularly migrants between North and South America.
Partners in Flight-Canada
The migratory birds conservation web site of the Canadian Wildlife Service.
Partners in Flight-International
La Tangara is the newsletter of the International Working Group of Partners in Flight
Peregrine Fund
The Peregrine Fund is devoted to the international conservation of birds of prey.
Point Reyes Bird Observatory (PRBO)
Dedicated to the conservation of land and sea birds and other wildlife through innovative research and public education.
Raptor Center (University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine)
Specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation and conservation of birds of prey. Special emphasis is on veterinary education and raptor health issues.
Raptor Research Foundation
An international society concerned with the study and conservation of birds of prey. Publishes the Journal of Raptor Research.
Raptor Research Group of Taiwan
Publisher of Raptor Research of Taiwan, articles are in Chinese with English summaries
Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
Emphasizes the conservation of birds of the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Intermountain West and their habitats.
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
Part of the U.S. National Zoo web site that covers many topics including human impacts on birds and population ecology.
Searchable Ornithological Research Archive (SORA)
An open access electronic archive of publications of the American Ornithologists Union, the Cooper Ornithological Society, the Association of Field Ornithologists, and the Wilson Ornithological Society. Hosted by the University of New Mexico.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS Bird Banding Laboratory
The North American Bird Banding Program coordinated by the USGS and the Canadian Wildlife Service.
USGS Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter
Species identification with photographs for North American birds.
Welsh Kite Trust
Monitoring of Red Kite populations in Great Britain
Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
Located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the observatory studies raptors, waterbirds and song birds migrating along this natural migratory corridor
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