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Birds Canada (formerly Bird Studies Canada) is Canada's national bird
conservation
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Conservation may also refer to:
Environment and natural resources
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organization. Birds Canada began as the ''Long Point Bird Observatory'' in 1960, changing its name in 1998 to reflect the growing national scope of its research programs. The name was changed again in 2019 to Birds Canada. Its mission is to advance the understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habitats through studies that engage the skills, enthusiasm and support of volunteers, members, staff and the interested public. Birds Canada conducts a wide range of local, regional, national and international programs, dependent upon the active involvement of thousands of volunteer "Citizen Scientists", guided by a small group of professional scientists. Its national headquarters are located near
Port Rowan and
Long Point, Ontario, Canada.
Motus wildlife tracking network is a program of Birds Canada, it was launched in 2014 in the US and Canada, by 2022 more than 1,500 receiver stations have been installed in 34 countries, most receivers are concentrated in the United States and Canada.
The president of Birds Canada is Patrick Nadeau.
See also
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Nature Canada
Nature Canada is a member-based environmental organization headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Its supporters include more than 100,000 individuals and over 800 affiliated organizations, including local and provincial naturalist clubs.
The orga ...
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BirdLife International
References
External links
Official websiteThe State of Canada's Birds
Nature conservation organizations based in Canada
Organizations established in 1960
1960 establishments in Canada
Scientific organizations based in Canada
Norfolk County, Ontario
Ornithological organizations
Bird conservation organizations
Environmental organizations based in Ontario
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