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ProAves Colombia - http://www.proaves.org
Colombian NGO dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through research, outreach and direct conservation actions in collaboration with local communities. In Spanish and English. |
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George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center - http://www.suttoncenter.org/
Dedicated to finding cooperative conservation solutions for birds and the natural world through science and education. |
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Shade Grown Coffee - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/Coffee/
Explanation of the relationship between shade grown coffee and migratory birds, and links to sources of certified "Bird Friendly" coffee. |
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Audubon: Birds and Science - http://www.audubon.org/bird/watchlist/
Watchlist designed to highlight species threatened in the United States. Features information on project history, criteria, search and news. |
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Towerkill - http://www.towerkill.com/
Highlights the problem of migrant birds being killed by striking tall communications towers. |
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Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative - http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/
Coordinates bird-based projects for effective management of birds in Wisconsin. Includes the background of the organisation, their aims and objectives and a news letter. |
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Beakspeak - http://www.beakspeak.com/
Covers news involving feathered creatures and their habitates. Includes listings of live video feeds of birds around the world. |
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The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program - http://nature.org/initiatives/programs/birds/
The mission is to protect critical habitats for birds of conservation concern throughout the Western Hemisphere. |
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Common Loon - http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/birds/common-loon.aspx
The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made. |
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Magellanic Penguin - http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/birds/magellanic-penguin.aspx
The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made. |
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Conservation Through Birding - http://www.abcbirds.org/conservationissues/birding/
The American Bird Conservancy provides information on bird conservation and how birders can get involved. |
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EU Birds Directive - http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l28046.htm
A directive relating to the conservation of all species of naturally occurring birds in the wild state in the European territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. It covers the protection, management and control of these species and lays down rules for their exploitation. |
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North American Bird Conservation Initiative - http://www.bsc-eoc.org/nabci.html
The goal is to combined effectiveness of three separate programs: the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Partners In Flight, and the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. |
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Indonesian Parrot Project - http://www.indonesian-parrot-project.org/
Information on trapping/trafficking in cockatoos and parrots, effects of illegal logging on habitat, and IPP's attempts to mitigate these problems through encouragement of sustainable economic development. |
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Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - http://www.seabirdsanctuary.org/
Treats an average of 20-24 wild birds that have been injured and releases them back into the wild. Also has a captive breeding program. |
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Bird Migration and Conservation - http://conservebirdhabitat.com
Donation and shopping site devoted to bird habitat conservation. |
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BirdLife International - Birds to Watch 2 - http://www.unep-wcmc.org/species/data/birdlife/
The world list of over 1000 threatened birds, plus information on threats to birds. |
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International Aviculturists Society - http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/
Dedicated to improving the welfare of parrots and companion birds both in captivity and in the wild. The site contains papers on conservation and research efforts on behalf of parrots as well a general information on parrot care, behavior and disease prevention. |
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Extinction Risk Analysis for Birds - http://www.ramas.com/birds.htm
Projects related to the ecology and conservation of bird species, involving data analysis on the dynamics of endangered and threatened species, developing models for extinction risk assessment, and performing population viability analysis with habitat-based metapopulation models linked to geographic information systems. |
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Muddyduck Waterfowl Breeding Center Inc. - http://muddyduck.org
A not-for-profit breeding facility in New York specializing in wild waterfowl from around the world. Particular emphasis is placed on rare, threatened, and endangered species. |