Wing Beat - American Ornithological Society (AOS)

03 May 2024

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) names Judit Szabo as new Ornithological Applications editor-in-chief

May 3, 2024—CHICAGO—The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is pleased to announce Judit K. Szabo, Ph.D., as the incoming editor-in-chief for its top-ranked journal, Ornithological Applications. Beginning on May 1, 2024, Dr. Szabo will work in partnership with the journal’s current editor-in-chief, Catherine Lindell, Ph.D., until June 30, 2024, and will take on full responsibility as …

Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena). Photo by Mick Thompson CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED

Guest Posts

26 April 2024

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Response of breeding and migrating bird populations to climate change in the national parks of the U.S. Southwest

In spring, the low-elevation grasslands and shrublands of the U.S. Southwest ring with the tinkling songs of Black-throated Sparrows (Amphispiza bilineata) and Horned Larks (Eremophila alpestris)…

Lauryn Benedict, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado. Photo courtesy of the University of Northern Colorado

Faces of AOS

10 April 2024

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Lauryn Benedict | Faces of AOS

“I am glad to be part of an organization that is here for the birds, and also here for the people.”

News

09 April 2024

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AOS 2023 Annual Report: Supporting Science; Supporting Scientists

We are proud to share the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS’s) 2023 Annual Report with you. An annual report gives us the opportunity to explore and celebrate our mission: how we connect ornithologists, science, and bird conservation by supporting impactful science, building community, and providing key resources to our members. In February, we shared the AOS’s …

News

04 April 2024

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The AOS introduces Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Amani Edwards

Amani Edwards brings an incredible breadth of experience to the D&I Coordinator role. She has served in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) space for more than ten years.

News

21 March 2024

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The AOS journals welcome new associate editors; thank departing editors

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) journal Ornithological Applications welcomes new associate editors Dr. Michelle Stantial, Dr. Facundo X. Palacio, and Dr. Frank Fogarty III to our editorial team. Dr. Stantial is Science Coordinator at Yosemite National Park and affiliated with SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse. She is a quantitative ecology and decision scientist …

Acorn Woodpecker Melanerpes formicivorus on the trunk of a tree — Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

News

21 February 2024

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The AOS Announces Our New Strategic Plan

We are excited to introduce the new strategic plan for the American Ornithological Society (AOS), a guiding document that will help us meet the needs of our community now and into the future.

Tatjana Washington sitting on the ground holding a nest — Tatjana Washington, Ph.D. student, University of Chicago

Faces of AOS

14 February 2024

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Tatjana Washington | Faces of AOS

“I needed to find and surround myself with people who have similar passions and research interests.”

Sandwich Tern in the hand with coast in distant background. Photo by Rob van Bemmelen, Waardenburg Ecology — Researcher holds a Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) with distant shoreline in background. Photo by Rob van Bemmelen, Waardenburg Ecology

Guest Posts

14 February 2024

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Sandwich Terns avoid entering offshore wind farms

The North Sea is one of the main areas in Europe for the development of offshore wind farms. These wind farms are important for the transition to renewable energies but pose a potential risk for seabirds.

News

19 January 2024

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AOS introduces meeting manager Ramona Fletcher

The American Ornithological Society is excited to share some great news with you: Ramona Fletcher joined the AOS team in January as our new Meeting Manager!