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Start surfing the world of birds with the Fat Birder guide to bird links around the globe. The world map below is interactive. Click on the region you want to visit and it will take you to a page of links for that region and an interactive map through which you can narrow your search to a particular country. Many country maps are also interactive and will take you to that country`s states or sub-divisions. Areas of maps in grey do not have links... unless you know otherwise and can tell the Fat Birder. If you know of sites that do not appear here or find that something is out of date or not working properly please let us know as these pages will be updated regularly. Email bo@fatbirder.com or forward us the details using the feedback form. Below the map of the world are some truly international links; below each regional or country map you will find links to that region or country. |
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AviAtlas
http://www.aviatlas.com/Help document birding hotspots around the world by signing up for an account and adding locations you are familiar with...
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Where to Watch Birds ? World Cities
The essential guide to finding birds in the major cities of the world by Paul Milne, Christopher Helm 2006 See Fatbirder ReviewISBN: 0713669837
Buy this book from NHBS.com
World Bird Species Checklist
MG Wells Worldlist (1997)ISBN: 0953242005
Buy this book from NHBS.com
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Facts
There are, as of 1st January 2000 9743 species of birds in the world. This figure may alter with discoveries, extinctions and re-classifications (splits & lumps).
World Ornithological Literature
http://www.BIRDLIT.ORG
See the above site for world-wide literature...
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African Bird Club
http://www.africanbirdclub.org/By December 1998 African Bird Club, UK registered charity 1053920, has 1,293 current members in 63 countries, including 28 African countries. Members receive the Bulletin of the African Bird Club twice a year.
Bird Life International
http://www.birdlife.net/BirdLife is a global Partnership of conservation organisations with a focus on birds that works together on shared priorities, policies and programmes of conservation action, exchanging skills, achievements and information, growing in ability, authority and influence.
Disabled Birders Association (International)
http://www.disabledbirdersassociation.co.ukThe Disabled Birders Association was founded on 1st April 2000 - an auspicious date, but one which should not be taken to mean that our purpose is in anyway frivolous. The DBA is an international movement to promote access to reserves and other birding places and to a range of services so that people with special needs can follow the birding obsession as freely as able-bodied people...
Earthwatch
http://www.earthwatch.org/Earthwatch Institute operates on a very simple but radical notion: that if you fully involve the general public in the process of science, you not only give them understanding, you give the world a future. The mission of the Earthwatch Institute is to promote sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public.
Hawkwatch International
http://www.hawkwatch.org/This is the internet home of the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA); a network of people who enjoy the systematic counting of migrating hawks for the fun of it and for the contribution it may make to the conservation of these magnificent creatures.
International Osprey Foundation
http://www.ospreys.com/The International Osprey Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, is dedicated to the continuing recovery and preservation of the osprey, others in the raptor family, wildlife and the environment as a whole. The Foundation conducts monitoring activities, and accumulates data specific to the breeding activities of the osprey population.
International Wader Study Group
http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/stats/adu/wsg/index.htmlThe International Wader Study Group (IWSG) is an association of amateurs and professionals from all parts of the world interested in Charadrii (waders or shorebirds). Membership of the WSG is currently over 650 worldwide. Members can be found in over 50 countries around the world, including all European countries and the Americas, Asia, Africa and Australasia. The interests of the group have diversified from its original focus from ringing and migration-related studies to embrace all aspects of wader biology.
Neotropical Bird Club (South America)
http://www.neotropicalbirdclub.org/Neotropical Bird Club, UK registered charity 1040130, has been established: to foster an interest in the birds of the Neotropics amongst birdwatchers throughout the world; to increase awareness of the importance of support for conservation in the region...
Oriental Bird Club (Asia)
http://www.orientalbirdclub.orgOriental Bird Club, UK registered charity 297242, has been established for ornithologists throughout the world, both amateur and professional, who share a common interest in the region`s birds and wish to assist in their conservation.
Ornithological Society of the Middle East
http://www.osme.org/The Ornithological Society of the Middle East was formed in April 1978 as a successor to the Ornithological Society of Turkey. Its aims are as follows: To collect, collate and publish ornithological data on birds of the Middle East. To encourage an interest in and conservation of birds of the Middle East. To assist environmental and conservation organisations and natural history societies in and concerned with ornithological studies and activities in the Middle East.
Pacific Seabird Group
http://www.pacificseabirdgroup.org/The Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) is a society of professional seabird researchers and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of seabirds. PSG was formed in 1972 out of a need for increased communication among academic and government seabird researchers. The principle goals of PSG are (1) to increase the quality and quantity of seabird research through facilitating exchange of information and (2) to identify and assess the importance of threats to seabird populations and provide government agencies and others with expert advice on managing the threats and populations.
Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds
http://www.scscb.org/The Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds (SCSCB) is the largest single regional organization committed to the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in the Greater Caribbean region, including Bermuda, the Bahamas and all islands within the Caribbean basin. The overarching objective of the SCSCB is to increase the ability of Caribbean ornithologists, resource managers, conservation organizations, institutions, and local citizens to conserve the birds of the Caribbean and their habitats...
Waterbird Society
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNETScientific Study and Conservation of the World`s Waterbirds...
Western Atlantic Shorebird Association
http://www.vex.net/~hopscotc/shorebirds/en/ibp.htmlThe first research project to be part of WASA is the International Banding Project which is being led by Professor Allan Baker, Canada and Patricia M. González, Argentina. This project is colour-banding Red Knots (Calidris canutus rufa); Sanderlings (Calidris alba) and Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) along the Atlantic coast of the Americas in an effort to establish their migratory strategies.
World Land Trust
http://www.worldlandtrust.orgThe World Land Trust is a UK based conservation charity, concerned with the protection of the world`s most biologically important and threatened habitats. Our mission is to: Protect and sustainably manage natural ecosystems of the world, to conserve their biological diversity, with emphasis on threatened habitats and endangered species. To develop partnerships with local individuals, communities and organisations to engage support and commitment among the people living in the project areas. To raise awareness in the UK and elsewhere, of the need for conservation, to improve understanding and generate support through education, information and fund raising...
World Land Trust US (also known as World Parks)
http://www.worldparks.orgThe World Parks Endowment provides the opportunity to buy rainforest land and establish new protected areas that conserve rainforests and other sites of high biodiversity value. Our projects target lands that conserve rare or endangered species, and are low in price, so that a minimum amount of funds protect high priority areas. Today, our purchases average about $65 per acre. World Parks also creates endowment funds for tropical park protection and management, to ensure that parks continue to preserve the species and natural resources for which they were created...
Worldbirds
http://www.worldbirds.orgHelp conservation - send in your observations to a new world-wide database...
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Birding Site Guide
http://www.birdingsiteguide.comThis is a new, free access, no registration, no log-in website for birders. The site is designed to provide birders with free, up-to-date, comprehensive information on birding sites (often with lists) from around the world, from national parks to undesignated local patches, anywhere that is good for birding! You can also submit sites...
Wetlands International
http://www.wetlands.orgWetlands International is a leading global non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the crucial work of wetland conservation and sustainable management. Well-established networks of experts and close partnerships with key organisations provide Wetlands International with the essential tools for catalysing conservation activities worldwide. Our activities are based on sound science and have been carried out in over 120 countries...
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Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you can’t find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page… give them a try!
Printable Bird Checklists
http://www.printablebirdchecklists.homestead.com/A very useful service this with a growing number of printable checklists for many countries around the world. The only free and easily accessible site for checklists that I know of.
The Whole Wide World
http://wholewideworld.tripod.com/Home.htmBill & Doreen Stair`s terrific diary of a round the world birding trip. Full of great info for birders but written in a wonderful style from the laconic Bill (a Brit) and his lyrical wife Doreen (a Yank)... Fatbirder recommended.
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Birders Hosting Birders
http://www.birdershostingbirders.comJoin our network of birding enthusiasts who love to travel as much as you. We are a community of birders who have agreed to open our homes to birders like you from around the world. In exchange, when you join our network, you could serve as host to a visiting birder to your town…
GuidedBirding - The International Bird Guiding Register
http://www.guidedbirding.com/Many travellers seek the services of a competent guide to help them find the birds in areas across the globe that are new, exciting but frustratingly unfamiliar to them. One of the biggest problems that travellers face is how to find that guide. Up until now that is... GuidedBirding.com is a new and innovative website developed to provide a single resource on the Web for locating a reliable guide in countries across the world. A valuable, and much needed point of contact that is beneficial to both traveller and guide...
World Birders
http://www.worldbirders.com/Here at World Birders we aim to provide a guiding service for birders that wish to see as many species as possible during the duration of their holiday. We will use expert local guides and experienced ground agents to ensure that the trip runs as smoothly as possible and all the best stake outs are visited. Special efforts will be made to see endemic or endangered species. The itineraries will make the most of the hours of daylight as well as making a big effort to see any nocturnal species which may be there. We can organise trips to anywhere in the world, however remote, if there is a place that you wish to visit or a particular species that you need to see we can organise it for you...
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AviMonde
To post to list:avimonde@openface.caList contact:jlaporte@mediom.qc.ca
To subscribe to list:majordomo@openface.ca
To unsubscribe:subscribe
subscribe AVIMONDE your e-mail address
Discusssion of birds - in French
BOU BirdTalk
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BOU_birdtalk/?yguid=85553382To subscribe to list:BOU_birdtalk-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
To unsubscribe:Subscribe
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The BOU has set up a new email discussion group for ornithologists around the globe. The aim of BOU BirdTalk is to encourage the discussion of scientific research amongst ornithologists and to provide a noticeboard for meetings, conferences, jobs, expeditions, publications, etc. The group is free to join and open to anyone interested in any aspect of ornithology.
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*BirdingPal
http://birdingpal.org/Birdingpal is the international site that brings together birders using instant on-line access. Birders are special people, who reach out to make new friends all around the world. Through our hospitality the world becomes a better place. Just like Pen Pals say... A stranger is just a friend you haven`t met yet. MEET A BIRDING PAL, BE A BIRDING PAL.
American Birding Association
http://www.americanbirding.org/American Birding Association - North America`s largest membership organisation for active birders - providing leadership to field birders by increasing their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding, and by contributing to bird conservation.
American Ornithologists Union
http://www.aou.org/Founded in 1883, the American Ornithologists Union is the oldest and largest organisation in the New World devoted to the scientific study of birds. Although the A.O.U. primarily is a professional organisation, its membership of about 4,000 includes many amateurs dedicated to the advancement of ornithological science
Association of European Rarities
http://www.answers.com/topic/association-of-european-rarities-committeesWith the ever increasing popularity of birdwatching in Europe, there has been a growing desire to link together the activity and the expertise of national bird rarities committees in some way. To fulfil the need, representatives of many European rarities committees came together in 1993 on the German island of Helgoland, where the decision was made to create AERC.
Babelbird
http://www.babelbird.de/start_e.htmlSuperb translation site hosted by Stefan Tewinkel's Bavarian Birds with translations for individual names, texts or lists and whole websites. Covers WP list and is being extended. (Scientific, German, English, Spanish, Italian and English at present)
Bird Links to the World
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/links/One of the biggest link sites there is with, at the last count, over 6000 links to birding webpages.
Birder
http://www.birder.com/You love wild birds and birdwatching and we are happy you found us! Birding is the most extensive section of this site. You will find checklists, which span the globe, birding Hot Spots, and rare bird alert phone numbers. In the Backyard Birders section you can also find information on seeds to attract birds, building bird houses, and links to home pages of other bird watchers.
Birding Hotspots around the World
http://www.camacdonald.com/birding/birding.htmThese links go directly to information on specific birding hotspots around the world, local site guides, etc. Although these links can’t replace knowing a fellow birder in the location you’re going to, they can certainly help! This enthusiastic individual has constructed one of the top five birding websites in the world! Fatbirder recommended. In fact its probably my favourite site, apart from Fatbirder of course!
Birding Site Guide
http://www.birdingsiteguide.com/The site is designed to provide birders with free, up-to-date, comprehensive information on birding sites (often with lists) from around the world, from national parks to undesignated local patches, anywhere that is good for birding!
Birding.Com
http://www.birding.comOne of the world`s best this. A site set up by Peter Thayer, best known for Thayer birding software. This is a terrific site with all sorts of features to numerous to mention. It is also a very dynamic site with new pages, features and additions every time I visit… a fatbirder favourite.
Birdlist.org
http://birdlist.org/Checklists of birds... A completely new web site, hosted by the World institute for conservation and environment...
British Ornithologists Union
http://www.bou.org.ukThe British Ornithologists Union aims to encourage the study of birds in Britain, Europe and throughout the world, in order to understand their biology and to aid their conservation.
British Trust for Ornithology
http://www.bto.orgPlease look around our site. Discover what we do and why we are world leaders in wild bird research, thanks to our volunteers, members and funders. Thousands of members and volunteers take part in BTO projects, helping both campaigners and decision-makers to monitor the fortunes of our birds and to understand how they can best be conserved.
Gay Birders Club
http://www.gbc-online.org.uk/If you are gay or lesbian, if you enjoy birdwatching - or would like to, why not find out more about the Gay Birders Club by exploring this web site.
Global Wildlife
http://wildliferesources.org/Global Wildlife is a new and invaluable resource for everyone interested in wildlife, travel and the environment. Whether you have a casual interest in wildlife or you are a serious amateur or professional interested in birds...
Hawk Conservancy
http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/Find out more about the important work being done here, and about the fascinating world of raptors - birds of prey.
Multilingual North European Bird Dictionary
http://www.megabytedata.com/MB064/ukbird.htmOn-line birding dictionary with the following languages: Catalan - Danish - Dutch - English - English (folk names) - Estonian - Faeroese - Finnish - French - Gaelic (Scots) - German - Hungarian - Icelandic - Irish (Gaelic) - Italian - Lappish (Sami) - Latin (Linnaean) - Latvian - Lithuanian - Norwegian - Polish - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish - Swedish - Welsh!
National Audubon Society (US)
http://www.audubon.org/The mission of the National Audubon Society 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.
National Birdfeeding Society
http://www.birdfeeding.org/Consider live food for your summer birds. Breeding birds are partial to insects during the nesting season, so offer meal worms, which are beetle larvae, or a handful of grubs. To entice species not normally feeder visitors you can put the insects in a window tray, or simply put out a dish with sides high enough to restrict the wriggley creatures.
Nature Conservancy (US)
http://nature.org/The mission of Nature Conservancy is to preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Ornithological Council (US)
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNETThe Council and its members: Link the scientific community with public and private decision-makers; Provide timely information about birds to help ensure scientifically-based decisions, policies, and management actions; Inform ornithologists of proposals and actions that affect birds or the study of birds; Speak for scientific ornithology on public issues.
Ornithology.com
http://www.ornithology.comOrnithology.com is the premier site to begin a search for ornithological information. Its focus is the science of birds with emphasis on conservation and education. Although subjects and categories about birding are diversified, our environmental background and love for birds compels us to emphasize the main themes of Science, Research, Education and Conservation. We at ornithology.com are dedicated to bringing you the most up-to-date, dynamic, and information-filled website about ornithology and all related subjects.
Owl Pages
http://owlpages.com/Owls have fascinated man from time immemorial - to some cultures they are symbols of wisdom, while to others they are harbingers of doom and death. Here, the Owl Pages sheds some light on these mysterious creatures...
Rare Birds of the World
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2408/critical.html168 Species are currently considered to have a critical conservation status by IUCN and BirdLife International. This generally means that these species are presumed to have a 50% chance of becoming extinct in the next five years. Four other species are considered to be extinct in the wild.
RSPB (UK)
http://www.rspb.org.ukWelcome to the RSPB online. Have a look around the site to see why we are Europe`s largest wildlife conservation charity, supported by over 1,000,000 members, including over 150,000 under 18 years old.
The Urban Birder
http://www.theurbanbirder.comBirds are everywhere in the city, you just have to look... an excellent site proving the webmaster's maxim - never leave home without your bins...
Wildfowl & Wetland Trust (UK)
http://www.wwt.org.uk/In 1946, The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) was founded on the banks of the River Severn at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire by the painter and naturalist, the late Sir Peter Scott. His aim was to establish a centre for the scientific study, public display and conservation of the wildfowl of the world. In 1973, Peter Scott became the first person to be knighted for services to conservation. WWTs mission - to save wetlands for wildlife and people - reflects the importance that is attached to bringing people and wetland wildlife together, for the benefit of both.
World Bird Info - Bird Data Project
http://worldbirdinfo.net/John Penhallurick brilliant and expanding database - I have been working for some time on what I hope will be the most comprehensive database about the birds of the world, both extant, and extinct since 1600. THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND FULL INFORMATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR ALL SPECIES! I will be updating the information in this database monthly...
World Birds
http://worldbirds.page.tl/BIRDS-AND-BIRDING.htmIt says of itself… Video, photos, checklists and data the fastest growing site on the web with updates daily… its aim is to list and have pictures of all the world’s birds...
World Birds
http://worldbirds.awardspace.com/index.htmlA site about all the worlds birds...
Worldtwitch
http://worldtwitch.com/Welcome to Worldtwitch, a site for world birders. Since there are many websites covering birds and birding in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, Worldtwitch excludes those regions from routine coverage. It is of course impossible to provide comprehensive information about birding in the rest of the world. My goal is modest -- to find and publish or link to useful information about world birding that is difficult to find. I have not attempted to duplicate the detailed reports in the publications of the Oriental, Neotropical and African Bird Clubs or the Ornithological Society of the Middle East and indeed highly recommend that readers join and support those fine organizations.
Worldwide Birding Database
http://uk.geocities.com/davenhel_uk/birds.htmlSightings from around the world.
Worldwide Directory of Where to Go Watch Birds
http://birding.about.com/webapps/whereabout/birding.about.com/hobbies/birding/library/blalphawheretogobird.htmJust what it says... go to this page ans select your destination.
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Library - Birds of the World
http://www.birdix.comWelcome to Birds of the World, here you will find all birds of the world, all their sounds + sonograms & pictures.
Library - Global Bird Photo Collection
http://www.globalbirdphotos.com/Welcome to the Global Bird Photos Collection Web Site...
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