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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 8d

¡Descubre las últimas novedades en materia de ornitología! Ya salió el Volumen 96, Número 3 del #JournalofFieldOrnithology, con nuevas publicaciones de investigadores de todo el mundo.

La revista es de acceso abierto. Accede al volumen completo: journal.afonet.org/vol96/iss3/

Journal of Field Ornithology
Volumen 96, Número 3
Septiembre 2025

¡Nuestra revista es de acceso abierto!

Visita journal.afonet.org para leer de manera gratuita este número y muchos más.

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 8d

Discover the latest advancements in avian research! Volume 96, Issue 3 of our #JournalofFieldOrnithology is out.

This edition features a bunch of great papers from researchers all over the world.

Our journal is open access. Explore this issue: journal.afonet.org/vol96/iss3/

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 15d

¡Nos complace anunciar los ganadores de la ronda 2025 de las becas Skutch Research Grants! Felicitaciones a todos, esperamos con ansias saber cómo avanzan sus investigaciones.

Lee más sobre los ganadores y las becas Skutch Research Grants aquí: afonet.org/2025/09/meet...

#AFOgrantsanadawards

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 15d

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Skutch Research Grants. Congratulations, everyone! We look forward to hearing how your research advances.

Learn more about our awardees and the Skutch Research Grants here: afonet.org/2025/09/meet...

#AFOgrantsandawards

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 26d

We are BUILDING A NEW SPACE for the ornithological community to interact. The space will be shaped by the community’s needs and wants, so feel free to be creative and suggest new channels.

Learn more about how it work on the images below, and join using this link: discord.gg/dJuTXFrSYn

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 26d

We are BUILDING A NEW SPACE for the ornithological community to interact. The space will be shaped by the community’s needs and wants, so feel free to be creative and suggest new channels.

Learn more about how it work on the images below, and join using this link: discord.gg/dJuTXFrSYn

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 29d

AFO is part of the Ornithological Council, a consortium of societies that works to ensure science is incorporated into policy & serves as the collective voice of the ornithological community, among other things.

Read the bimonthly OC news brief: shorturl.at/0kVgi

#OrnithologicalCouncil

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · 29d

AFO forma parte del Ornithological Council, un consorcio de sociedades que busca garantizar la aplicación de la ciencia en las decisiones políticas y sirve de vocera de la comunidad ornitológica, entre otras.

Lee el boletin bimestral de OC en nuestro blog: shorturl.at/0kVgi

#OrnithologicalCouncil

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Sep 4

At every AFO annual meeting, the association recognizes outstanding student presentations through the Best Student Presentation awards.

Congratulations, Will, Sarah and Matt! They all received a pass to Tracy Aviary, a pair of Vortex binos, an AFO hat and a 1-year membership.

#AFOgrantsandawards

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Wilson Ornithological Society @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social · Aug 11

In case you missed the news - last week we announced the details of our 2026 meeting! This will be a joint meeting with @fieldornith.bsky.social, to be held July 7–9 on the campus of Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. #ornithology

AFO WOS 2026

Join us on the campus of Salve Regina University.

afowos2026.org

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Aug 20

In case you didn't know, AFO is the owner of Avinet Research Supplies, that not only provides ethically-made mist nets and essential field supplies for researchers, but also supports plenty of science conferences through sponsorships and student awards.

Check out its online store at avinet.com !

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Always an honor to have you in the house, Mark! We are so lucky to have you as one of our co-EICs of the JFO and loved your plenary in Ogden 🙌

Dr Mark E Hauber @thecowbirdlab.bsky.social · Jul 30

Honored to give a plenary at the @fieldornith.bsky.social annual meeting today!

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Aug 14

Some of the lovely moments we enjoyed during the three days of our past conference in Ogden, Utah!

Dr Mark E Hauber @thecowbirdlab.bsky.social · Aug 1

Celebrating the associate editors of JFO @fieldornith.bsky.social

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Aug 7

Have you heard? The AFO and the WOS are having another joint meeting!

Save the date: July 7–9 on the Salve Regina University campus, Newport, Rhode Island.

We hope to see you soon!

Wilson Ornithological Society @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social · Aug 6

It’s official: Next year we’re hosting a joint meeting with @fieldornith.bsky.social, scheduled for July 7–9 on the campus of Salve Regina University in Newport, RI! Mark your calendar, bookmark the meeting website, & check back for additional updates. We can’t wait to see you!

AFO WOS 2026

Visit the post for more.

afowos2026.org

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jul 18

¡Nos complace anunciar que la iniciativa de Flocks ya es una realidad! Te invitamos a aprender más y a unirte a una bandada (Flock) a través de su nueva página web: flocksproject.org

Si quieres apoyar la iniciativa, considera hacer una donación a nuestro GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/flocks-for...

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jul 18

We are thrilled to announce that the Flocks have taken flight! Learn more about this initiative and join a Flock through its brand new website: flocksproject.org

If you are interested in supporting the Flocks Project, please consider donating to our GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/flocks-for...

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jul 7

AFO forma parte del #OrnithologicalCouncil, un consorcio de sociedades que busca garantizar la aplicación de la ciencia en las decisiones políticas y sirve de vocera de la comunidad ornitológica, entre otras.

Lee el boletín de este mes: shorturl.at/g0fDj

#birdconservation #researchpermits

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jul 7

AFO is part of the Ornithological Council, a consortium of societies that works to ensure science is incorporated into policy & serves as the collective voice of the ornithological community, among other things.

Read the bimonthly OC news brief: shorturl.at/g0fDj

#OrnithologicalCouncil

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 30

¡Descubre las últimas novedades en materia de ornitología! Ya salió el Volumen 96, Número 2 del #JournalofFieldOrnithology, con nuevas publicaciones de investigadores de todo el mundo.

La revista es de acceso abierto.

Accede al volumen completo 👉 journal.afonet.org/vol96/iss2/

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 30

Check out the latest advancements in bird research! Volume 96, Issue 2 of our #JournalofFieldOrnithology is out. As always, this edition features a bunch of great papers from researchers all over the world.

Our journal is open access.

Read this issue 👉 journal.afonet.org/vol96/iss2/

JOURNAL OF FIELD ORNITHOLOGY
VOLUME 96, ISSUE 2
June 2025

FEATURING
Avian Conservation and Management

- Insights from a decade of using the Motus network to track boreal bird species from Observatoire d’oiseaux de Tadoussac, Québec to temperate and tropical wintering grounds

- No effect of carrying a leg-loop harness mounted radio transmitter on flight energy expenditure of a small migratory songbird

Ornithological Methods

- An inexpensive “smart” trap to capture nestbox-breeding owls and reduce sex biases in ringing data

Biology of Tropical Birds

- Spatiotemporal variation in the diet of Hooded Berryeater (Carpornis cucullata) in the southernmost section of the Atlantic Forest ecoregion

FEATURING:
Avian Behavior, Ecology and Evolution

- Sex differences in nest attention against simulated conspecific intrusions in the Saffron Finch (Sicalis flaveola pelzelni)

- From creek to canopy: the importance of fish in Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii) diets in British Columbia, Canada

- An examination of iris color variation in Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) relative to sex and age

- Keeping a watch on neighbors: social vigilance in Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) nesting colonies

- Stable isotope analysis and DNA metabarcoding reveals elevational shifts in diet of a montane breeding bird

- The influence of migratory routes, breeding, and wintering grounds on cultural shifts in song of White-throated Sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis)

OUR JOURNLA IS OPEN ACCESS!

Visit journal.afonet.org to read this issue (and more) for free!

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 27

We have some important updates regarding accommodation and other topics for our upcoming conference in Ogden, Utah. Check them out below 👇.

Conference wesite: afonet.org/events/afo-2...

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 26

El 1 de julio es la fecha límite para aplicar a las becas Skutch Research y Skutch Keystone Grants. Estas becas se ofrecen una vez por año, así que si te interesa aplicar, no dejes pasar esta oportunidad.

Información e instrucciones para aplicar: afonet.org/grants-awards/

#AFOgrantsandawards

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 26

JULY 1 is the deadline for applications for the Skutch Research and Skutch Keystone Grants. These grants open on a yearly basis, so if you’re interested in applying for either, hurry up!

Application instructions and further information on both grants is here: afonet.org/grants-awards/

LAST CALL!

The applicaitons deadline for the 20255 round of the Skutch Research AND Skutch Keystone Grants is around the corner.

Skutch Research Grants: typically, five grants of up to $1500 USD each awarded annually.

Skutch Keystone Grant: typically, one or two grants of up to $15,000 USD awarded annually.

Receipt of applications ends on JULY 1, 2025.

Remember that both grants are restricted to individuals based im Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Access to our grants program is an AFO members benefit that you can enjoy for only 20 - 30 USD annually, along with many other benefits!

Application instructions and the complete grants information is on our website!

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 24

AFO is one of 3 professional societies working toward the creation of Flocks, an initiative to co-create affinity groups to support different communities in ornithology.

We'll be hosting a Flocks fundraiser w/ a silent auction at our meeting in Ogden, Utah, and are looking for donations! 👇

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Association of Field Ornithologists @fieldornith.bsky.social · Jun 21

Part II will focus on the new knowledge she gathered after five field seasons in Peru, unveiling the secrets of bird nesting in the cloud forests.

Felicity did her PhD at the University of Florida, and currently continues research on tropical ecology as a Postdoc at Louisiana State University.

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