February 2021 – Association of Field Ornithologists

Bergstrom Award helps Ph.D. student with research on threatened grassland birds in Argentina

Posted on February 24, 2021January 3, 2024 by Melanie Browne

When I was awarded my Ph.D. grant I was filled with excitement and joy as I would be able to study some of the most iconic bird species of northeastern Argentina’s vast grasslands: the Strange-tailed Tyrant (Alectrurus risora), the Black-and-white Monjita (Xolmis dominicanus), the Tawny-bellied Seedeater (Sporophila hypoxantha), and the recently described Iberá Seedeater (S. iberaensis). Read More

Joint Society Statement on Ornithological Field Safety

Posted on February 19, 2021June 29, 2022 by AFO Council

AFO recently became aware of a public allegation of a sexual assault by a well-known birder that occurred during a bird-watching excursion in a metro-Atlanta park. The professional ornithological societies of the Americas have come together in solidarity with a statement affirming our commitment to maintaining the safety of everyone participating in ornithological field activities or exploring the natural world. Read More