The Society of Canadian Ornithologists, or Société des Ornithologistes du Canada, is an

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serving

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’s ornithological community. It was founded in 1983, and is a member of the

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. The goals of the Society are to encourage and support research towards the understanding and conservation of Canadian birds, serve as a professional society for both amateur and professional Canadian ornithologists, represent Canadian ornithologists within professional ornithological societies, publish information about Canadian birds, and recognise excellence in research, conservation and mentorship in the Canadian ornithological community.

Publications and awards

The Society produces the

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''Avian Conservation and Ecology'' (French: ''Écologie et Conservation des Oiseaux''), which is published jointly with

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, as well as a newsletter, ''Picoides''. It makes two annual awards, the Doris Huestis Speirs Award, which is given for outstanding lifetime contributions to Canadian ornithology, and the Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award.

Annual Meeting

References

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Publications and awards

Annual Meeting

See also

References