BIRDNET An ornithological information service of the Ornithological Council, a public information
organization involving eight North American professional ornithological societies
Ahl al Oughlam A Pliocene locality (2.5 million years old) in Morocco, which has
yielded 80 species of vertebrates, mainly mammals and birds
Albatross Project join scientists using sensitive satellites in space, miniature transmitters on birds,
and rapid email communications to investigate the travels of albatrosses on the open ocean
Arizona Bird Field Data Resources Collected images, sound recordings, and explanatory text about Arizona
birds, mostly gathered during work on the Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas project (ABBA) administered by Arizona Game and Fish
Introduction to the Aves UCMP Berkeley exhibit, with sections on fossil
records, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology
Marine biology : Birds CalPoly database of marine biology for study and instructional use
Merlin Species Watcher A powerful multi-language database program for birders and other naturalists
that enables you to record your observations quickly, easily, and accurately
Two Feathered Dinosaurs from Northeastern
China Article addressing the origin and early evolution of birds and whether or not they are derived from coelurosaurian theropod dinosaurs - two theropods
from the Upper Jurassic/Lower Cretaceous Chaomidianzi Formation of Liaoning province in China are described
EuroBirdNet A network covering a number of European countries, started in 1990, aim
is to report rare bird sightings, invasions, and migration, also open for discussions on identification, systematics, requests for hotspots & accomodation, travel
reports etc
Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology California, research institute dedicated to wildlife conservation & a
natural history collection specialising in birds throughout the world
World Hornbill Network Aims to ensure informed and sustainable conservation of all hornbill species, site
provides one way for those interested in hornbills to keep up to date with some of the most recent hornbill news and information
Australasian Raptor Association (ARA) Established to promote the study, conservation and
management of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey (raptors) throughout Australasia
Raptor Center International medical facility for birds of prey, aims to preserve biological diversity among
raptors and other avian species through medical treatment, scientific investigation, education, and management of wild populations
Raptor Conservation Web Site A publicity medium to enhance the environmental health of British Raptors,
maintained by The North West Raptor Protection Group
Raptor Resource Project Bluffton, Northeastern Iowa, a non-profit group working to restore the
midwest population of Peregrine falcons and other raptors by captively breeding birds for release in the wild, focussing on conservation, species management,
research and education
International Osprey Foundation Dedicated to the study and maintenance of Ospreys and all
raptors as well as the environment
Buteo Journal of Working Group on Protection and Research of Birds of Prey and Owls - Czech Society
for Ornithology and Group for Protection of Birds of Prey and Owls - Slovak Ornithological Society
HawkWatch International Salt Lake City, monitoring and promoting the conservation of eagles, hawks, and
other birds of prey and the ecosystems in which they live
International Osprey Foundation Dedicated to the study and maintenance of Ospreys and all
raptors as well as the environment
National Birds of Prey Centre Newent, Gloucestershire, UK, aims for conservation of birds of prey
through education, captive breeding and research
Osprey Nest BBC Online - Animal Zone, a live camera showing different views throughout
the day
Osprey Page A natural history of the osprey as published in Freshwater Biology 207 November 1, 1996
Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) Long Marine Lab, University of California, Santa
Cruz, formed in 1975 to restore endangered peregrine falcon andf other species in California, a resource to agency biologists, industry, and university researchers
Vulture Study Group (VSG) An international organisation devoted to acciptrid and cathartid vulture
research, conservation and education, a working group of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), a non-profit, non-government citizen organisation
Taxonomie - Taxonomy - Buteoninae
|?- Accpitridae genera et species indet. aff. Haliaeetus [Egypt]
|-- Buteo
|-- Parabuteo unicinctus
|-- Busarellus nigricollis
|--+?-o Buteogallus [Hypomorphnus]
| | |--o B. anthracinus
| | | |-- B. a. anthracinus (Common Black Hawk)
| | | `-- B. a. gundlachii (Cuban Black Hawk)
| | |-- B. subtilis
| | |-- B. aequinoctialis
| | |-- B. urubitinga
| | `-- B. meridionalis
| `--+?- Geranoaetus melanoleucus
| |?-o Titanohierax Wetmore, 1937
| | |-- T. gloveralleni Wetmore, 1937
| | |-- T. borrasi (Arredondo, 1970) [Aquila borrasi]
| | `-- T. sp.
| `?-o Amplibuteo Campbell, 1979
| |-- A. concordatus
| |-- A. hibbardi Campbell, 1979
| `-- A. woodwardi Miller
|-- Kaupifalco monogrammicus
|--o Butastur
| |-- B. rufipennis
| |-- B. liventer
| |-- B. teesa
| `-- B. indicus
|--o Leucopternis
| |-- L. schistacea
| |-- L. plumbea
| |-- L. princeps
| |-- L. melanops
| |-- L. kuhli
| |-- L. lacernulata
| |-- L. semiplumbea
| |-- L. albicollis
| |-- L. occidentalis
| `-- L. polionota
|--o Asturina
| |-- A. plagiata (Grey Hawk)
| `-- A. nitida [Buteo nitida]
|--o Harpyhaliaetus
| |-- H. solitarius
| `-- H. coronatus
|-- Harpia harpyja (Harpyija)
|-- Harpyopsis novaeguineae
|-- Pithecophaga jefferyi
|-- Morphnus guianensis
|-- Harpyosis novaeguinae
|-- Spizastur melanoleucus
|-- Lophaetus occipitalis
|--o Spizaetus
| |-- S. africanus
| |--o S. cirrhatus
| | |-- S. c. limnaeetus (Changeable Hawk Eagle)
| | |-- S. c. cirrhatus (Crested Hawk Eagle)
| | `-- S. c. floris (Sunda Hawk Eagle)
| |-- S. nipalensis
| |-- S. alboniger
| |-- S. bartelsi
| |-- S. lanceolatus
| |-- S. philippensis
| |-- S. nanus
| |-- S. tyrannus
| `-- S. ornatus
|--o Stephanoaetus
| |-- S. maherty
| `-- S. coronatus
|-- Oroaetus isidori
|-- Polemaeetus bellicosus
|-- Ictinaetus malayensis
|--o Aquila
| |-- A. pomarina
| |-- A. clanga
| |--o A. rapax
| | |-- A. r. rapax
| | `-- A. r. vindhiana (Asian Tawny Eagle)
| |--o A. nipalensis (Steppe Eagle)
| | |-- A. n. orientalis (Western Steppe Eagle)
| | `-- A. n. nipalensis (Eastern Steppe Eagle)
| |-- A. adalberti (Adalbert'sEagle)
| |-- A. heliaca
| |-- A. gurneyi
| |-- A. bivia
| |-- A. chrysaetos
| |-- A. audax
| |-- A. verreauxii
| |-- A. borrasi
| |-- A. wahlbergi
| `-- A. sp.
|?- Harpagornis morreri - Haasts Arend - Haasts Eagle
|--o Hieraaetus
| |-- H. fasciatus
| |-- H. spilogaster
| |-- H. pennatus
| |-- H. morphnoides
| |-- H. ayresii
| |-- H. kienerii
| `-- H. bellicosus
|--o Haliaeetus
| |-- H. leucogaster
| |-- H. sanfordi
| |-- H. vocife
| |-- H. vociferoides
| |-- H. leucoryphus
| |-- H. leucocephalus
| |-- H. pelagicus
| |-- H. sp.
| `-- H. albicilla
`--o Ichthyophaga
|-- I. humilis
`-- I. ichthyaetus
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Pheasant & Waterfowl Society of Australia Objectives to encourage the culture and propagation
of all the species of pheasant, quail, megapode and waterfowl in Australia, and to perpetuate, to the best of our ability, those species in their purest and most perfect
form
Pheasants Forever upland wildlife conservation organization dedicated to the care and adoption of
unwanted and abandoned animals and the offering of humane education programs to prevent suffering and neglect
Pheasants & Peafowl Fact sheets and information on raising exotic pheasants in
captivity
Purple Martin Conservation Association The only organization devoted exclusively to the scientific study of
Purple Martins, their biology, and habitat requirements, affiliated with the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania through its Institute for Research and Community
Services
Purple Martin Society US not-for-profit organization whose goals are to preserve the species and
advance interest and knowledge of Purple Martins
National Wildbird Refuge - Project Swallow Working to create a sanctuary to protect millions of Purple
Martins and other migrants which pass through the Lake Pontchartrain, LA area twice a year
North American Bluebird Society (NABS) An incorporated non-profit organization determined to
increase the populations of the three species of bluebirds on the North American continent
Feral Monk Parakeets (Quaker Parakeets) in North America Providing an ongoing, real-time survey of
feral Monk Parakeet colonies in North America, using information from volunteer citizen-scientists, and an online resource about Monk Parakeets and related topics
Hyde Park Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) Large colony of feral monk parakeets
invading urban residential neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, information & related links
Owl Pellet Lab Background Owls swallow their prey whole in
one big gulp. The fur (or feathers) and bone are hard to digest, so the owls cough up...
Australasian Raptor Association (ARA) Established to promote the study, conservation and
management of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey (raptors) throughout Australasia
Barn Owl Trust UK registered charity established 1988 to work closely with local authorities,
statutory bodies, conservation groups, individuals and other organisations to ensure that the needs of barn owls are considered
Buteo Journal of Working Group on Protection and Research of Birds of Prey and Owls - Czech Society
for Ornithology and Group for Protection of Birds of Prey and Owls - Slovak Ornithological Society
Eagle's Heritage Public education and rehabilitation and breeding of endangered species of
raptors in Australia
Owlcam Following a pair of Northern Barred Owls as they raise their family in Eastern
Massachusetts
Raptor Center International medical facility for birds of prey, aims to preserve biological diversity among
raptors and other avian species through medical treatment, scientific investigation, education, and management of wild populations
Raptor Conservation Web Site A publicity medium to enhance the environmental health of British Raptors,
maintained by The North West Raptor Protection Group
Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) Long Marine Lab, University of California, Santa
Cruz, formed in 1975 to restore endangered peregrine falcon andf other species in California, a resource to agency biologists, industry, and university researchers
