The Ornithological Council is a consortium of scientific ornithological societies.

We provide extensive resources and support for ornithologists, including:


RECENT OC NEWS:

  • Sept./Oct. NewsBRIEF
    The Ornithological Council is pleased to provide this bimonthly report covering activities in September and October 2023.  Our work focuses on permits for ornithological research, animal welfare issues, research funding, and other policies that affect ornithologists and ornithological societies. We greatly appreciate your support. Please contact our Executive Director with questions or concerns about this report or…
  • OC submits comments on banding permits
    The Ornithological Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Geological Survey regarding the forms that the agency requires for bird banding permit applications and renewals.  In the comments, the OC asked the Bird Banding Laboratory to clarify some of the questions on the banding permit application, including questions about what capture methods would be used…
  • Updated Import Guide released
    The Ornithological Council has released another updated version of A Guide to the Processes and Procedures for Importing Bird Products into the United State for Scientific Research and Display. This extensive guide, which was thoroughly updated in 2020, provides a step-by-step guide for ornithologists importing birds or bird products into the U.S. for research and…