Birdwatching Organizations
There are literally thousands of Birding Organizations around the world! Some organizations cater to local birders -- in every corner of the globe. Other organizations draw together scientists working on taxonomic issues. Many global organizations work to preserve the habitat needed for the birds' survival. In many cases, an organization's members are actively involved in all three -- birding, scientific research and conservation!
The list below makes an effort to distinguish between organizations that are primarily birding organizations, organizations whose members are primarily scientists/ornithologists and organizations that focus mainly on conservation and education. The line is very fuzzy -- so look in all three places for your favorite organization. Maybe the table below will help:
| Birding sites | Hot Spots | Checklists | Field trip leaving Saturday at 4 am | Rare Bird Alerts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific sites | abstracts | biology | Symposia at XYZ University | submission deadlines |
| Conservation sites | saving habitat | write your congressman | Conference in Washington, D.C | "before it is too late" |
We would like to make it easy for Birders from all over the world to find YOUR organization! Please email us at info(at)birding.com with the subject line: "Add Birding Organization" and tell us in which section your organization belongs. Please include you organization's official web site address (URL).
Birding Organizations:
USA & Canada Regional Birdwatching Organizations
USA & Canada Local Birdwatching Organizations
European Birdwatching Organizations
Worldwide Birdwatching Organizations
Scientific & Taxonomic Bird Organizations:
USA & Canada Scientific & Taxonomic Organizations
Worldwide Scientific & Taxonomic Organizations
Bird Observatories and Banding Stations
Bird Conservation Organizations:
USA & Canada Conservation Organizations
Worldwide Conservation Organizations
Bird Rehabilitation Centers
Endangered Bird Species Programs and Information
See also:
Centers of Ornithological Research
Population and Migration Monitoring
