BIRDS
| Bird Feeders, Birdhouses and Bird Baths YourBirdOasis.com is a premier provider of backyard birding supplies. We offer bird feeders, birdhouses, and bird baths from the everyday to the extraordinary. | |
| 50states.com: Official State Birds - profiles listed by state and by family. | |
| Amazing World of Birds - offers interesting bird facts and information about their migration, anatomy, identification, and classification. | |
| Avian Visual Cognition - online text providing a survey of one area of modern comparative research, edited and published by Dr. Robert G. Cook. | |
| Aviary - with photos and information on a number of bird species, from common to exotic. | |
| belizebirds.com - dedicated to birds, birding, and ornithological research in Belize, Central America. | |
| Bird Chat Groups | |
| Bird On! - news, facts and pictures of wildbirds, including verbatim press releases. | |
| Bird Web at Conoco Natural History Centre | |
| Birdhouse Network, The - a spring and summer birdhouse-monitoring project organized by the Cornell Lab of Orinthology. With details on building and monitoring a birdhouse, news, live cams, and more. | |
| Birds Birds Birds - full of info on wild birds and how to attract them to your backyard. | |
| Birds Down Under - includes Australian bird, environment, and cultural information. | |
| Birds of Kauai - features Hawaii's famous native forest and wetland birds. | |
| Birds of Kerala - includes information on bird species, habitats, and birding in Kerala, India. | |
| Birds of Kolkata - galleries of photographs by Sumit K. Sen, Ron Saldino, Sujan Chatterjee, and Dipankar Ghose featuring birds and mammals of India. | |
| Birds of Oklahoma - features images of both native and migratory Oklahoma birds. | |
| EnchantedLearning.com: Birds as Symbols - list national birds of the world along with the birds for U.S. sates and Canadian provinces. Includes colouring pages of the birds. | |
| Eurobirding - European Birds - provides information about European birds, their habitat, places to see them, and more. | |
| FAQ - Pet Bird Index | |
| Introduction to the Aves - contains information on the fossil record, life history, ecology, systematics, and morphology. | |
| Life of Birds by David Attenborough - learn about bird intelligence, evolution, records, family life, and songs at this PBS series companion site. | |
| Multilingual Birdsearch Engine, The - provides translations of bird names in 10 languages. Includes photos. | |
| Mynah Birds - message board, photographs, care information, and more. | |
| Nature: Extraordinary Birds - reveals some of the astonishing abilities that birds possess. | |
| New Zealand Birds - offers bird watching information as well as a gallery and journal dedicated to the birds of the region. | |
| Nita's Nest - pictures of budgies, cockatiels, finches, and canaries. Also has info page for the first-time bird owner. | |
| Pet Bird Page, The - descriptions, pictures of pet parrots and other birds. | |
| PetStation's Bird Barn - articles, photos, and much more about all types of pet birds. | |
| Stichelbaut Racing Pigeons by Frans Labeeuw - Belgium - Info, pictures and how to contact info on the 100% pure Stichelbaut racing pigeons of Frans Labeeuw (Belgium) | |
| Up at Six - more information on pet birds than you can shake a stick at. | |
| Wild-Eyed Alaska - meet puffins, gulls and other residents of Alaska's Gull Island through video footage and additional facts about this seabird colony. From HHMI and Pratt Museum. | |
| Yahooligans! Animals: Birds - facts and photos of different species of birds inlcuding hummingbirds, eagles, owls, woodpeckers, and more. | |
| You Know You're a Bird Person When... | |
| Bali Bird Park (Indonesia) - encounter rare and endangered birds conserved in a tropical park. Guided and package tours available. | |
| Clear Springs Aviaries and Gardens - dedicated to the propogation and exhibition of rare and endangered exotic birds. | |
| Jurong Bird-Park | |
| National Aviary - home to hundreds of incredible birds from six continents. | |
| Parrot Jungle and Gardens - guide for visitors to the animals, gardens, events, and more. | |
| Tracy Aviary - located in Salt Lake City's Liberty Park. | |
| A 2 Z 4 Birders | |
| Aviary, The - birding and pet bird information, books, articles, magazines, equipment, and gifts. | |
| Backyard Birds and Butterflies - Attracting Birds and Butterflies to your Garden with these Bird Feeder Success Secrets and Garden Planning Tips. | |
| Backyard Birding - offers information on houses, birding, feeders, and landscaping for birds. | |
| Bird Photo Gallery - wild bird photos from Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve and from the Hawaiian Islands taken by Peter LaTourrette. | |
| BirdCheck.co.uk - reproduces the entire picture set from Morris's British Birds, 1891 | |
| Birder.com - new photos, quizzes and bird songs appear almost daily. Rare bird alerts, scientific discoveries, checklists of birds, it's all here. | |
| Birding Forums - on-going discussion of wild birds and birding. | |
| Birding Home - offers a collection of birding reports, and online checklist. | |
| Birding With The Birdman - collection of birding stories as well as connections to other birding related sites. | |
| BirdSource - interactive site promoting conservation and environmental learning. | |
| BirdWatch - national, weekly PBS television series on all aspects of watching birds, from your backyard to the wilderness. | |
| Eyrie - a recreational birder's site with information on conventions and festivals, checklists, equipment manufacturers and birding tour operators. | |
| GORP: Birding - information about refuges, organizations, trips, and more. | |
| mybirding.com - provides bird search feature, life list, rare bird board, and more. | |
| Nest Box, The - bluebirds, backyard birding and links. | |
| North American Birds Photo Gallery - containing images by Peter LaTourrette of numerous North American bird species. | |
| Ocean Wanderers - guide to pelagic birding, including photographs, annotated lists, and recommended books. | |
| Rarebirds.com - up to the minute information about rare and unusual bird sightings. | |
| SurfBirds.com - offers photos quizzes, life list rankings, identification articles, and more. | |
| theBirder.com - birders can share their own birdwatching stories and photos and participate in threaded discussion forums. | |
| Web Directory: Birding and Natural History Links | |
| WildBirds.com - provides information for backyard birders. | |
| Avian Publications - independent distributor of bird books and video tapes for pet owners, veterinarians, aviculturists, and naturalists. | |
| Aviary Bookstore - includes books for birdwatching and for pet owners. | |
| Birdgifts.com - books, prints, and accessories for the bird lover. | |
| Birdguides - books, videos and multimedia CD-ROMs for birdwatchers. | |
| Birdwatching Australia - written and illustrated by Lloyd Nielsen. | |
| Potpourri Press - publishers of the birder's journal. | |
| PetNet - offers links to a wide range of pet resources for the US and Canada. | |
| Birdwatch America - virtual trade show, news letter, and buyers guide for the wild bird feeding and birding industry. | |
| Good Bird - avian behaviorist and care consultant Nikki Moustaki answers bird owners' questions about bird behaviour issues and general bird care. | |
| Natural Encounters, Inc. - animal training and educational shows for zoos and theme parks. Parrot training video tapes and workshops. | |
| Wildlife Forensic Services - forensic ornithology: the identification of birds and bird parts for the support of law | |
| Bird Studies Canada - not-for-profit conservation organization dedicated to advancing understanding, appreciation, and conservation of wild birds and their habitats. | |
| Delta Marsh Bird Observatory (DMBO) - located on the south end of Lake Manitoba. Features information on the newsletter, birding festivals, bird counts, and more. | |
| Important Bird Areas of Canada - an IBA provides essential habitat for one or more species of breeding or non-breeding birds. Features news, clickable maps, community action fund, and more. | |
| Operation Migration - works to preserve the world's ecosystems by showing birds safe migratory routes. Site details the programs involving Canada Geese, Sandhill Cranes, and Whooping Cranes. | |
| Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary - contains self guided nature trails and an interpretive centre. | |
| "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, The - dedicated to preserving the natural habitat of the J.N "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. | |
| Alaska Bird Observatory - centre for education and research. | |
| American Bird Conservancy - details on programs, grants, field guides, and more. | |
| Association of Field Ornithologists - dedicated to the study and conservation of birds and their habitats through involvement of amateur and professional ornithologists. | |
| Australian Bird Study Association - supports amateur and professional research on Australian birds. | |
| Aviornis UK - carries out conservation of birds through captive breeding and uses a world-wide registration and ringing scheme. | |
| BirdLife Middle East - global conservation federation offering information on important bird areas, office locations, and videos. | |
| Birdnet - all about ornithology, the scientific study of birds. | |
| Birds Australia - formerly the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union. Dedicated to the understanding, conservation, and enjoyment of Australia's wild, native birds. | |
| Birds of Dunk Research Project - cataloging species to determine changes since 1900 when famous naturalist, Banfield, cataloged 129 species of tropical birds on this offshore rainforest. | |
| BirdWatch Ireland - conserving wild birds and their habitats in Ireland. Also offers educational resources for schools. | |
| British Ornithologists Union | |
| Colorado Field Ornithologists - promotes the field study, conservation, and enjoyment of Colorado birds. | |
| Columbia River Bird Research - features weekly reports and background information to evaluate Caspian Tern predation on juvenile salmonids in the lower Columbia River and esturary. | |
| Lab of Ornithology - international centre for the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. | |
| Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO) - membership is open to anyone interested in the birds of the Denver area in particular, and the birds of Colorado in general. | |
| EPA and Bird Conservation - explores the links between EPA programs and bird conservation. Includes an overview of public/private bird conservation partnerships. | |
| Fair Isle Bird Observatory - seabird studies and migration studies. | |
| Feather Trade and the American Conservation Movement - a Smithsonian virtual exhibit on the trade in bird feathers, its impact on bird populations, and how it helped spawn conservation movements. | |
| Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater - community group working to reverse the decline of the endangered Helmeted Honeyeater in and around Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, Victoria, Australia. | |
| George M. Sutton Avian Research Center - dedicated to finding cooperative conservation solutions for birds and the natural world through science and education. | |
| Göteborgs Ornitologiska Förening - purpose is to protect and investigate birdlife, spread knowledge about birds, and stimulate interest in wild birds. In Swedish and English. | |
| Hummingbird Society - international conservation organization. Goals include education, support of scientific research, and habitat protection. | |
| International Association For Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey - provides history of falconry, details on conservation research and projects, global membership list, and newsletter. | |
| International Aviculturists Society - striving to protect, preserve, and enhance the keeping and breeding of exotic birds through educational and cooperative breeding programs, the funding of avian research, and avian conservation programs. | |
| International Crane Foundation (ICF) - works worldwide to conserve cranes through captive breeding, education, research, and reintroductions of endangered species. | |
| Italian League for Bird Protection - UK - British branch of Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli (LIPU), working to protect bird life in Italy. | |
| Jocotoco Foundation - established to acquire land to conserve and restore habitat which is critical for the survival of endangered species of birds. Activities are centred in Ecuador. | |
| Kiwi Recovery Programme | |
| Department of Ecology | |
| Department of Microbial Ecology - researching the role of microorganisms in important ecosystem processes such as decomposition and nutrient cycling, particularly in soils. | |
| Section of Plant Ecology - includes staff, research, laboratory, publication, and course information. | |
| Migration Ecology Group - forwarding the understanding of adaptive values, evolutionary possibilities, and limitations in bird migration, flight, orientation, and energetics. | |
| Audubon Adopt-a-Bird Center for Birds of Prey - photos, information, and sponsorship opportunities. | |
| John James Audubon 1785-1851 - biographical page from the National Audubon Society. | |
| John James Audubon: Works Viewable on the Internet - offers links to several museums housing his work. | |
| Important Bird Areas Program - state-based projects saving birds and their habitats. | |
| Interactive CD-ROM Guide to North American Birds - interactive CD-ROM containing practical birding information by Knopf Publishing. | |
| National Bird-Feeding Society - dedicated to backyard bird feeding. | |
| National Quail Association, Inc. - created to improve the habitat for quail and other game birds. | |
| National Wild Turkey Federation - dedicated to conservation of the American wild turkey and the preservation of the turkey hunting tradition. | |
| Houston, TX Chapter - features information on chapter events and programs offered in the Houston area. | |
| Missouri Chapter - George Clark Missouri state chapter. | |
| Southwest Wisconsin Chapter - National Wild Turkey Federation club featuring turkey hunting events, advice, and membership in Southwest Wisconsin. | |
| Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research and Education - located in the Mission Valley of Western Montana. Home of the Owl Research Institute, which conducts studies on several species of owls. | |
| Norman Bird Sanctuary - a 450-acre wildlife refuge near Newport, Rhode Island offering over 7 miles of hiking trails. | |
| Olga Fleisher Ornithological Foundation - sponsoring bird and wildlife habitat conservation, education, and research. | |
| Ornithological Association Ixobrychus - covers links and information about ornithological and naturalistic Web sites including Nature conservation. | |
| Ornithology.com - provides information on the science of ornithology with emphasis on science, conservation, and education. | |
| Point Reyes Bird Observatory - mission is to conserve birds and the environment using science to understand and find solutions to problems threatening wildlife populations. | |
| Quail Unlimited - national nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and reestablishment of crucial upland game bird habitat. | |
| Rouge River Bird Observatory - avian research at the University of Michigan-Dearborn focusing on Neotropical migrants and bird use of urban natural areas. Lists sightings and banding activities. | |
| Medway RSPB Group - details indoor meetings, outdoor trips, and more. | |
| Southend-on-Sea RSPB Group | |
| San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) - volunteers assist biologists' research about bird populations, nesting, and habitats of San Francisco Bay. Also sponsors the California Fall Challenge and other birding activities. | |
| Society of Ornithology of Polynesia (MANU) - features the birds of the islands and local conservation programmes. | |
| South Bay Bird Society - educating the general public and members on the health, well-being, longevity, and stability of companion birds and those living in the wild. | |
| Tall Timbers Research Station - dedicated to conserving the Red Hills Region's distinct ecological resources, specializing in the study of bobwhite quail management and fire ecology. | |
| Texas Ornithological Society - promotes the discovery and dissemination of knowledge of birds. | |
| Insect Division | |
| Museum of Zoology | |
| Bird Division - a centre for research on the scientific study of birds. Resources consist of a specimen collection, library, aviaries, and molecular and sound analysis laboratories. | |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance - grassroots wilderness conservation group dedicated to protecting the wildlands of the northern Santa Lucia Mountains. | |
| Ventana Wilderness Sanctuary - works to perpetuate plant and animal species native to the Central Coast of California through wildlife and habitat restoration, research, and education. | |
| Washington Ornithological Society - information and subscription information. | |
| Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust - engendering care and concern for wetlands by focusing on rare wetland birds and bringing people into close contact with ducks, geese, and swans at centres throughout the UK. | |
| WWT Learn for Life - provides an educational web site from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Delivers a comprehensive range of national curriculum-linked materials about water, wetlands, and wildlife. | |
| World Parrot Trust - dedicated exclusively to the survival and welfare of the world's parrot species. | |
| Bald Eagle Conference - provides information about the conference and the largest gathering of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. | |
| Great Southeastern Exotic Bird Fair - schedule for local bird fair events. | |
| FAQ - Pet Bird First Aid - tips and suggestions for emergencies, and what to include in your own first aid kit. | |
| Biki - a blue-streaked lory. | |
| Bonus - personal page of an umbrella cockatoo (cacatua alba). | |
| Dawn's Domain - dedicated to the budgies Dude and Skye, Dusty the cockatiel, and other family birds. | |
| Dolly's Room - the life of a blue and gold macaw in Japan. | |
| King Crayon, the Jenday Conure - undisputed ruler of all he surveys. | |
| Macadamia - watch Mac (a Scarlet Macaw) playing in his huge house all day long. | |
| Ibis - an international journal of avian science. | |
| Journal of Indian Bird Records and Conservation - provides periodic information on Indian birds, conservation, habitat status and records of bird lists from the Indian subcontinent. | |
| Audubon Magazine | |
| Bird Breeder - dedicated to the captive breeding of exotic birds. | |
| Bird Life - resource for the world of birds. | |
| Bird Talk On-Line - check out species profiles, bird care library, discussion groups, and the breeder directory. | |
| Bird Times - subscription only. | |
| Budgerigar World - a monthly magazine for breeders of exhibition budgerigars, featuring articles and colour photographs from around the world. | |
| Game Bird and Conservationists' Gazette - provides information on raising and breeding game birds such as pheasants, quail, partridges, geese, and more. Also offers classroom guides and free pictures for teachers. | |
| Grey Play Round Table, The - provides information, news, tips, and articles on African Grey parrots. | |
| ParrotChronicles.com - online magazine for parrot owners, including features, news, bird club and bird rescue group listings, and advice on health, behaviour, and breeding. | |
| Pet Bird Report - dedicated to providing bird owners with the information they need to have and/or raise the best companion parrots possible. | |
| Prairie Falcon - online newsletter of the Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society in Manhattan KS. Birding news, environmental news. Updated monthly except for August. | |
| Racing Pigeon Digest - information about the sport of racing homing pigeons, an index of articles, and awards listings. Published by Gene Yoes twice monthly. | |
| Roller Journal Online - companion to the print magazine. Contains subscription information, letters, and news. | |
| Winged Wisdom - magazine devoted to parrots and exotic pet birds offers numerous articles on a variety of subjects including care and breeding. | |
| Bennu: To Rise, To Shine - sacred bird of Heliopolis. | |
| Feng Huang, Emperor of Birds - shares the story of the Chinese equivalent to the marvelous bird the Western world calls the Phoenix. | |
| Pedigree of the Phoenix - offers information on how total solar eclipses inspired the ancient winged sun disk symbol and various other mythical sunbirds. | |
| Phoenix Bird, The - by Hans Christian Andersen. | |
| Phoenix Rising - features the history for, images of, and poems about the mythical bird that never dies. | |
| Phoenixmoon: The Phoenix - takes a look at how the phoenix appears in ancient Chinese and Egyptian mythology, Russian folklore, and classic literature. | |
| Corvidae: Fiction - myth, stories, and poetry from around the world. | |
| Owls in Mythology, Culture and Legends - from Greek, Roman, English, American Indian, and other cultural traditions. | |
| Alamo Exhibition Bird Club - nonprofit bird club, dedicated to the welfare of cage birds and avian education. | |
| American Dove Association - provides information on breeding, nutrition, housing, and more. | |
| American Singers Club - includes show, chapter and membership information. | |
| Ark-La-Tex Caged Bird Club - dedicated to promoting the proper care of exotic birds. | |
| Bird Society of South Florida - focuses on educating bird enthusiasts and encouraging preservation through captive breeding. | |
| British Bird Council - exists to promote and further the hobby of keeping, breeding, and exhibiting British birds. | |
| British Trust for Ornithology - bird research organisation monitoring Britain's bird numbers through a unique partnership involving volunteers. | |
| Capitol City Bird Society - nonprofit organization dedicated to the care and captive breeding of all birds. | |
| Central California Avian Society - sponsors avicultural and educational events, including biannual bird marts. | |
| Companion Bird Clubs in Maryland | |
| Finches With Wishes - nonprofit organization dedicated to education and the rescue of unwanted finches. Adoption centres across the United States. | |
| Fort Worth Bird Club - specializes in the keeping and rearing of parakeets, cockatiels, finches, canaries as well as parrots. | |
| Friends of the Bosque del Apache - membership organization that is active at the Refuge leading tours, raising funds, and volunteering. Includes information about the annual Festival of the Cranes in November. | |
| International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE) - dedicated to promoting communication between bird trainers and educators around the world. | |
| International Aviculturists Society (IAS) - includes information on Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD). | |
| Knutsford Ornithological Society | |
| National Call Breeders Club - established to encourage increased exhibition of Call ducks. | |
| Santa Clara Valley Canary and Exotic Bird Club - includes information about annual show. | |
| Australian Seabird Rescue - offers information, resources, and photos. | |
| International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC) - dedicated to mitigating the human impact on aquatic birds and other wildlife, worldwide. | |
| Iowa Parrot Rescue - offers parrot rescue, adoption, and rehabilitation services. | |
| Joshua Rescue Foundation - provides sanctuary and finds adoptive families for abused and abandoned companion birds. | |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station - organization dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing injured birds in the Biscayne Bay area. | |
| Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary | |
| Place for Wild Birds, The - nonprofit organization that is devoted to caring for the wild birds of Southeastern Massachusetts. | |
| Save A Duck - outlines how Dawn dishwashing detergent has helped to clean birds and wildlife affected by oil spills. | |
| Save Our Seabird, Inc. (SOS) - dedicated to rescuing injured native and migratory birds promptly, treating their injuries, and releasing rehabilitated birds back into the environment. Also offers oil spill response preparedness training. | |
| Wild Wings of California - nonprofit rehabilitation centre for sick and injured native birds located in San Dimas, California. | |
| Birding Database - offers a program to help maintain birdwatching records, species lists, bird songs, and scanned bird pictures. | |
| Perceptive Systems - offering AviSys, database and reporting software for field birders, ornithologists, and environmental professionals. | |
| Santa Barbara Software Products - creators of BirdBase and BirdArea, Windows software for experienced birders. | |
| Thayer Birding Software develops multimedia and database applications to assist birders in the identification of birds and management of sighting information. | |
| Wildlife Computing - software packages for birdwatchers and other naturalists. Including the Bird Recorder for Windows package. | |
| AviMate - PC software for bird breeders and hobbyists with integrated breeding pair, clutch, nursery, and contact databases plus invoice generation and extensive reports. | |
| Bird Breeder for Windows - software for tropical bird breeders. Includes utilities for tracking pairs, clutches, veterinary records and sales | |
| BirdData - a Windows database shareware program for bird breeders | |
| Power Pigeon Software - breeding software allows you to generate pedigree and progeny reports. | |
| Comproware - specializes in writing software for racing pigeons | |
| Regina Peregrine Falcon Project | |
| birdland - features a web cam of a thrush's nest with a clutch of four eggs in Scotland. | |
| Pigeon Cam - pigeons caught on film and set to music from a camera mounted on a remote control car. | |
| Mac Cam - see the parrots Macadamia and Boko! Nesting | |
| Birdhouse Network: Nest Box Cam - uses real-time Internet technology to observe and interpret the nesting behaviours of cavity-nesting birds and promote understanding of their breeding biology. | |
| Jackdaws in the Net - video and audio from a nest box in Linz, Austria. | |
| My Bit of the Planet - diary of the progress of a pair of blue tits in the town of Aldershot, Hampshire, UK. | |
| Nest-Cam - watch a pair of beautiful violet-green swallows as they build their nest and care for their young. | |
| Electronic Resources on Ornithology | |
| NetVet - Bird | |