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American Ornithological Society
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The American Ornithological Society is a global network of professionals working together to advance the scientific study and conservation of birds.
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    Nov 1, 2023
    BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/english-… #BirdNames
    The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Jun 3, 2020
    Today is #BirdingWhileBlack day of #BlackBirdersWeek Share your experience or #ShareBlackStories Nature is for everyone. 🖤🤎❤
    AOS member Ben Freeman who did our AOS Instagram takeover in August last year.
    Special Countries Member Patience Shito
    AOS member Angelica Reed, who took over our AOS Instagram last November.
    Danielle Belleny, former member of the AOS member of the Communications Committee
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Nov 1, 2023
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    The effort will begin in 2024 and will focus initially on 70–80 bird species that occur primarily within the U.S. and Canada and will include public involvement. Learn more about this announcement and process. americanornithology.org/about/english-… #BirdNames
    The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Feb 19, 2021
    The professional ornithological societies of the Americas affirm our commitment to field safety in response to a public allegation of a sexual assault by a well-known birder during a birding excursion in Atlanta. #SaferScience #FieldSafety americanornithology.org/joint-society-…
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Oct 19, 2023
    We are excited to announce Christina P. Riehl as the next editor-in-chief of the AOS journal, Ornithology. Dr. Riehl is an assoc. professor in the dept. of ecology and evolutionary biology at @Princeton. Read our full announcement. americanornithology.org/aos-names-chri… #ornithology #research
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    American Ornithological Society
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    May 17, 2018
    Hey #ornithology, did you hear the news about Canada Jay? It's true! 🇨🇦
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    Sep 5, 2019
    New from The Auk! Two spectacular, closely related hummingbird species occupying the same habitat in the Andes may be an example of speciation with gene flow. #AOSMember #ornithology Author blog post: bit.ly/2lzvu4y Paper: bit.ly/2k0VFAD
    compilation of photos of males and females of two hummingbird species
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    American Ornithological Society
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    May 8, 2019
    Congratulations to the winner of this year's Marion Jenkinson Service Award, Dr. Alice Boyle (@birdfiddler)! amornithnews.org/2019/05/08/201…
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    American Ornithological Society
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    May 23, 2018
    Official AOS Press Release: Name change of Gray Jay back to the original common name of Canada Jay #ornithology amornithnews.org/2018/05/23/nam…
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Oct 15, 2019
    New from The Auk! Research led by @evornithology shows that Phainopeplas may be the third known bird species to engage in "itinerant breeding," nesting in two different habitats within the same year. #AOSMember #ornithology
    Rare Itinerant Breeding Behavior Revealed in California Bird
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Jan 8, 2019
    Starting in February, AOS journals The Auk & The Condor will be moving to mandatory double-blind reviewing! The goal of this policy is to maximize objectivity & eliminate subconscious bias against women & underrepresented minorities. Questions? Let us know!
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Aug 13, 2023
    Thank you to everyone who attended #AOS_SCO23! See you next year! @SCO_SOC @AmOrnith
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Apr 15, 2018
    Group photo of #AOS18AZ It was an amazing week of sharing #ornithology and being with friends, new and old. Tonight we celebrate with the closing banquet and bird jam. Here's to next year at #AOS19AK! #MarchForScience
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    American Ornithological Society
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    Jan 7, 2022
    Congratulations to 2021 @AmOrnith Ned K. Johnson Early Investigator Award Winners, Dr. Sahas Barve & Dr. Luis Sandoval, for their outstanding work in ornithological research. Read our latest award winners' profiles on Wing Beat! americanornithology.org/2021-aos-johns…