The Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS) is a Greek non-governmental body exclusively concerned with the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Greece. It is a

non-profit organisation A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

founded in 1982 and is the Greek partner of

BirdLife International BirdLife International is a global partnership of non-governmental organizations that strives to conserve birds and their habitats. BirdLife International's priorities include preventing extinction of bird species, identifying and safeguarding ...

. It runs the

Antikythira Bird Observatory The Antikythera Bird Observatory, ABO (Greek ''Ορνιθολογικός Σταθμός Αντικυθήρων, ΟΣΑ'') in Antikythira is the only bird observatory in Greece, developing a constant effort ringing activity during bird migration ...

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* Animal welfare organizations based in Greece Ornithological organizations Bird conservation organizations Organizations established in 1982 1982 establishments in Greece {{ornithology-stub