Birds


  • African Bird Club
  • USAThe Amazing World of Birds General information site with numerous fascinating facts and links.
  • UKArctic Bird Library The Arctic Bird Library of the WCMC aims to provide comprehensive information on the distribution and conservation status of Arctic birds. The Library focuses upon the 125 species of waterbirds, which breed in the Arctic region as defined by CAFF (Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna) programme.
  • USAAudubon's Center for Birds of Prey
  • AustraliaAustralia's Online Bird Guide
  • The Aviary Species accounts of a variety of interesting birds.

  • The Bird-Dinosaur Link
  • AustraliaBirding Southern Queensland
  • Bird Names Ornithological taxonomy site, including recent bird name changes.
  • UKBirds of Britain Monthly Web Magazine for birdwatchers.
  • AustraliaBirds of Western Australian
  • UKBirds to Watch 2 From BirdLife International. This publication is part of BirdLife's long-term programme to complete a Red Data Book for all globally threatened birds.
  • CanadianUSABooks on Birds Brought to you by Amazon.com and MichelleGilders.com.

  • CanadianCanadian Peregrine Foundation
  • USAThe Cranes A status survey and conservation action plan from the USGS' Northern Prairie Wildlife Conservation Center. Includes species accounts, distribution maps, threat assessments, and recovery plans.
  • USACommunication with Parrots The Alex Foundation. Learn all about Alex the African grey and his learning abilities.

  • USADucks Unlimited
  • CDNDucks Unlimited Canada

  • USAThe Florida Burrowing Owl Project
  • USAFossil Record of the Aves

  • Handbook of the Birds of the World The expensive, but invaluable and definitive guide to the world's birdlife.
  • UKHawk and Owl Trust
  • UKThe Hawk Conservancy
  • History of the Universe:Birds

  • USAInformation on Owls From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
  • International Barn Owl Restoration Project
  • USAInternational Crane Foundation The International Crane Foundation (ICF) works worldwide to conserve cranes and the wetland and grasslands communities on which they depend. ICF is dedicated to providing experience, knowledge, and inspiration to involve people in resolving threats to these ecosystems.

  • Kakapo Web site about this rare New Zealand parrot.

  • Macaw Landing Foundation

  • UKNational Birds of Prey Centre The NBPC is one of the oldest, probably the largest and certainly the best known and respected specialist collection of birds of prey in the world. Housing approximately 300 birds of over 80 species, the Centre leads the world in the number of species bred in captivity. To date 52 species have been bred there, with new species laying eggs each year.
  • USANational Audubon Society The mission of the National Audubon Society (NAS) is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. Founded in 1905, the National Audubon Society is named for John James Audubon (1785-1851), famed ornithologist, explorer, and wildlife artist. The NAS has 550,000 members and 508 chapters in the Americas. In addition it has 100 Audubon Sanctuaries and nature centers nationwide, 300 full time staff including scientists, educators, sanctuary managers, regional and state directors, and government affairs specialist.

  • The Owl Pages All about the owls of the world.
  • USAOwl Research Institute

  • AustraliaParrot Society of Australia
  • USAPatuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter Information on North American birds from the USGS.
  • USAPenguins Fact sheets on penguins from The Antarctic Project.

  • USAThe Raptor Center At the University of Minnesota.
  • Rare Birds of the World
  • UKRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds/RSPB The RSPB is Europe's largest conservation organisation, with more than 1 million supporters. They work to promote conservation and manage a large number of wildlife reserves.

  • The Virtual Bird, Bird Songs

  • NLWetlands International Links on shorebirds and waterfowl.
  • UKWorld Owl Trust
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