Aves 3D is a National Science Foundation funded online database of three-dimensional digital surface models of the various bones that make up the skeleton of birds. Aves 3D aims to provide as wide of a representation of living and extinct bird species as possible, and we are adding new scans to the database on a weekly basis. Scans are generated through non-contact laser surface scanning at the College of the Holy Cross, and onsite at the various institutions whose collections are being scanned for the database, including the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology, and the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University. ... [Information of the supplier]
These websites contain tables of the new terminology for the avian brain and information relevant to nomenclature of the avian brain. Its current purpose is to serve as a communication means by which scientists can become more knowledgeable about the avian brain, exchange ideas, and formulate proposals for changing the existing nomenclature. Additionally there are links and references to brain atlases and to laboratories studying avian brains. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Vom 4. bis 6. Januar sind erneut alle Naturfreunde aufgerufen, eine Stunde lang die Vögel am Futterhäuschen, im Garten, auf dem Balkon oder im Park zu zählen und zu melden. Bei der „Stunde der Wintervögel“ stehen die Vögel im Blickpunkt, die auch bei Kälte bei uns ausharren. Im Mittelpunkt der „Stunde der Wintervögel“ stehen die uns vertrauten und oft weit verbreiteten Vogelarten. Wo kommen Sie vor, wo sind sie häufig und wo selten geworden, wie wirkt sich der Klimawandel auf die Wintervögel aus? Je genauer wir über solche Fragen Bescheid wissen, desto besser kann sich der NABU für den Schutz der Vögel stark machen. Neben den „Standvögeln“, die das ganze Jahr über bei uns bleiben, lassen sich zusätzliche Wintergäste beobachten, die aus dem noch kälteren Norden und Osten nach Mitteleuropa ziehen. Bei Nahrungsengpässen tauchen in manchen Wintern in riesiger Zahl auch Invasionsvögel wie Seidenschwanz, Erlenzeisig oder Bergfink auf. ... [Information des Anbieters]
Vögel in der Nähe beobachten, an einer bundesweiten Aktion teilnehmen, dabei tolle Preise gewinnen und die Kenntnisse über unsere Vogelwelt steigern – all das vereint die Aktion „Stunde der Gartenvögel“. Dabei sind Vogelfreunde quer durch die Republik aufgerufen, eine Stunde lang alle Vögel zu notieren und dem NABU zu melden. Mitmachen können Sie in jedem Garten, auf jedem Balkon oder auch im Park. Wenn Sie die heimische Vogelwelt nicht allein, sondern in einer Gruppe von Vogelliebhabern und unter fachkundiger Führung eines NABU-Experten kennen lernen möchten, können Sie an einer der zahlreichen Gartenvogelführung teilnehmen. ... [Information des Anbieters]
Dungeness is a dry shingle beach jutting out into the English Channel at Britain's most south-easterly point. Bird watching, wildlife migration and bio-diversity have been at the centre of casual and professional observations for over a century and the Observatory celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2002. The aim of this site is to promote and share our information and records with all people interested in the natural history of this unique habitat. ... [Information of the supplier]
Perhaps you have shared our frustration of sifting through your sound collection without ever finding the bird you recorded. Although an enormous amount of recordings are available on tape or even CDROM, they usually do not allow you to set up a sensible search strategy, in other words they are not true guides. This is odd, because of the great importance of songs in clinching ID's and in locating species in forests. The classification of birds in field guides is based on shared characteristics and usually leads to a reasonably fast convergence to a species, or genus, even in the tropics. For plants, elaborate decision trees exist that lead you to a certain species(group). For some areas such as Europe completely different decision trees even exist, allowing several independent lines of attack. The idea here is to do something similar for bird sounds. A set of simple characteristics has been chosen: the only instrument needed to determine them is a (stop)watch. More sophisticated and interesting ways of characterising and comparing the sounds exist, and we are planning to develop those here as time progresses, hopefully with your help. What these characteristics will do is limit the number of choices that you have, and more importantly bring together sounds that somehow sound similar, regardless of whether the species producing them are related or not. ... [Information of the supplier]
Founded in 1883, the American Ornithologists' Union is one of the oldest organizations in the world devoted to the scientific study of birds. Over its history, AOU and its members have created the scientific foundation for ornithology and bird conservation that we enjoy today. The AOU is the largest and most diverse ornithological society in the New World. Although primarily an organization for professional ornithologists, it welcomes to its ranks many students, conservationists, birders and others who cherish the birds of the world. Its publications are the heart and soul of the AOU. Its quarterly journal, The Auk, has the third-highest scientific impact ranking among ornithological journals worldwide. Its journal for longer papers, Ornithological Monographs, features more than 70 titles. The AOU Check-list of North American Birds has long been the accepted authority for English bird names and scientific nomenclature. A similar list has been developed for South America. AOU also publishes periodic white papers of importance to conservation, scientific collections, and other issues. In partnership with the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the AOU sponsors The Birds of North America Online. In partnership with the Nuttall Ornithological Club, it sponsors a book series in ornithology. The AOU's publications are actively overseen by a committee of scientists, which ensures scientific integrity, professional management, and fiscal health. The annual meetings of the AOU are exciting, and often transforming, events. They are well attended and appreciated for their role in moving the discipline of ornithology forward. Many opportunities are provided for professional and social interactions. Students are especially welcomed at meetings and are encouraged with membership grants, meeting travel grants, presentation awards, and special events and communication opportunities. Special networking opportunities are also provided for new professionals, those just starting their careers. Periodically the AOU meets with other North American ornithological societies, fostering international exchange of ideas. The AOU takes its role as steward of North American ornithology seriously. It provides grants for research and recognizes benchmark research through four prestigious scientific awards. It recognizes individual progress in ornithological careers through peer selection of Elective Members and Fellows, and honors outstanding ornithologists outside North America through election of Honorary Fellows. It provides core support for society partnerships for such tasks as membership list management, newsletters, and public affairs. Throughout its history, the AOU has served ornithology well. But as the world of professional societies is becoming increasingly complex and in some ways more tenuous, the AOU is evolving to meet tomorrow's demands. Its officers, committee members, and Council are confronting the challenges of a changing economic climate, shifting membership demographics, and electronic publishing. The Officers and Council welcome your input and suggestions. Much of the work of the AOU is done by volunteers serving on committees. AOU welcomes hearing from those interested in serving. You can find explanations of the various committees and contact information on this website. The website also provides information on awards, research grants, upcoming meetings, student activities, young professional contacts, and much much more. ... [Information of the supplier]
Die 145. Jahresversammlung der Deutschen Ornithologen-Gesellschaft findet in der Zeit von Mittwoch, 3. Oktober (Begrüßungsabend) bis Montag, 8. Oktober 2012 (Exkursionen) in Saarbrücken statt. Schwerpunktthemen im Tagungsprogramm sind „Aerodynamik und Energetik des Vogelfluges“ und „Phylogeografie bei Vögeln“ sein. Ein weiteres Schwerpunktthema wird durch die DO-G-Projektgruppen "Neozoen und Exoten" und „Gänseökologie“ (insbesondere aus dem Überlappungsbereich beider Arbeitsbereiche) gegeben. Neben einem erneuten Symposium in Kooperation mit dem Dachverband Deutscher Avifaunisten sind Vorträge und Posterpräsentationen aus vielen unterschiedlichen Bereichen der Ornithologie vorgesehen. ... [Information des Anbieters]
The Waterbird Society will hold its 37th annual meeting in 2013 in Germany for the first time. The Institute of Avian Research “Vogelwarte Helgoland”, one of the oldest ornithological research institutes in the world, will be the host. The meeting venue is the Stadthalle, located in the centre of Wilhelmshaven on the German North Sea coast. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Institute for Avian Research "Vogelwarte Helgoland" (IAR) is a non-university research institution in the portfolio of the Lower Saxonian Ministry of Science and Cultural Affairs. Principally the Institute conducts basic research into the complex relationships between birds and their organic and inorganic environments. The central focus of our scientific activities is research into bird migration. We are also the Bird Ringing (banding) Centre for Northwest Germany. ... [Information of the supplier]
