The Ornithological Society of New Zealand (OSNZ), also known as Birds New Zealand, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the study of birds and their habitats in the New Zealand region. Founded in 1940, it caters to a wide variety of people interested in the birds of the region, from professional ornithologists to casual birdwatchers.
Birds New Zealand
Formation
24 May 1940; 83 years ago (1940-05-24)
Type
Non-profit
Purpose
Ornithological research
Location
New Zealand
Website
www.birdsnz.org.nz
The Society publishes a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal, Notornis, and a quarterly news magazine, Birds New Zealand[1] (formerly Southern Bird). It also organises membership-based scientific projects, such as the Atlas of Bird Distribution in New Zealand.
Following preliminary discussions in 1938 and 1939, the Society was formally established at an inaugural general meeting chaired by Robert Falla at Canterbury Museum on 24 May 1940. It became an incorporated body in January 1953.[2][3]
encourage, organise and promote the study of birds and their habitat use, particularly within the New Zealand region.
foster and support the wider knowledge and enjoyment of birds generally.
promote the recording and wide circulation of the results of bird studies and observations.
produce a journal and other publication containing matters of ornithological interest.
effect co-operation and exchange of information with other organisations with similar aims and objectives.
assist the conservation and management of birds by providing information from which sound management decisions can be derived.
maintain a library of ornithological literature for the use of members and to promote a wider knowledge of birds.
promote the archiving of observations, studies and records of birds, particularly in the New Zealand region.
carry out any other activity which is capable of being conveniently carried out in connection with the above objects, or which directly or indirectly advances those objects or any of them.
Notornis is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on bird-based research in New Zealand and the South Pacific. It has been published since 1943.[5]
New Zealand Bird Atlasedit
The society oversees the New Zealand Bird Atlas, a citizen science project using observers all over the country to record the presence of birds. The project to undertake the fourth update of the bird atlas was launched at the society's 2019 annual conference.[6]
Annual conferenceedit
The society holds an annual conference that provides an opportunity for amateur and professional ornithologists to meet and present recent research findings. The conference programme typically includes field trips.[7]
Awardedit
The society grants the Robert Falla Memorial Award to people "who have made a significant contribution to both the Ornithological Society of New Zealand and to New Zealand ornithology".[8][9][10]
^"Birds New Zealand magazine". Birds New Zealand. Ornithological Society of New Zealand. from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
^Gill, B.J.; & Heather, B.D. (1990). A Flying Start. Commemorating 50 years of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand, 1940–1990. Random Century and OSNZ: Auckland. ISBN1-86941-080-7
^"The Ornithological Society of New Zealand Incorporated". New Zealand Business Number. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
^"About us". Birds New Zealand. Ornithological Society of New Zealand. from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
^"Notornis". Birds New Zealand. Ornithological Society of New Zealand. from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
^"New Zealand Bird Atlas launches in Wellington". RNZ. 1 June 2019. from the original on 6 March 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
^"2023 New Zealand Bird Conference". Science Learning Hub. from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
^Medway, David (June 2002). "Robert Falla Memorial Award" (PDF). Southern Bird (10): 2–3. ISSN 1175-1916. (PDF) from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
^ ab"Trust Chair wins prestigious award". West Coast Penguin Trust. from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
External linksedit
Official website
Notornis and Birds New Zealand search
Notornis and Birds New Zealand browse
January 01, 1970
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The Ornithological Society of New Zealand OSNZ also known as Birds New Zealand is a non profit organisation dedicated to the study of birds and their habitats in the New Zealand region Founded in 1940 it caters to a wide variety of people interested in the birds of the region from professional ornithologists to casual birdwatchers Birds New ZealandFormation24 May 1940 83 years ago 1940 05 24 TypeNon profitPurposeOrnithological researchLocationNew ZealandWebsitewww wbr birdsnz wbr org wbr nz The Society publishes a quarterly peer reviewed scientific journal Notornis and a quarterly news magazine Birds New Zealand 1 formerly Southern Bird It also organises membership based scientific projects such as the Atlas of Bird Distribution in New Zealand Contents 1 History 2 Aims 3 Notornis 4 New Zealand Bird Atlas 5 Annual conference 6 Award 7 Notable members 8 References 9 External linksHistory editFollowing preliminary discussions in 1938 and 1939 the Society was formally established at an inaugural general meeting chaired by Robert Falla at Canterbury Museum on 24 May 1940 It became an incorporated body in January 1953 2 3 Aims editThe aims 4 of the OSNZ are to encourage organise and promote the study of birds and their habitat use particularly within the New Zealand region foster and support the wider knowledge and enjoyment of birds generally promote the recording and wide circulation of the results of bird studies and observations produce a journal and other publication containing matters of ornithological interest effect co operation and exchange of information with other organisations with similar aims and objectives assist the conservation and management of birds by providing information from which sound management decisions can be derived maintain a library of ornithological literature for the use of members and to promote a wider knowledge of birds promote the archiving of observations studies and records of birds particularly in the New Zealand region carry out any other activity which is capable of being conveniently carried out in connection with the above objects or which directly or indirectly advances those objects or any of them Notornis editNotornisDisciplineOrnithologyLanguageEnglishEdited byCraig SymesPublication detailsFormer name s New Zealand Bird NotesHistory1943 presentPublisherOrnithological Society of New ZealandFrequencyQuarterlyStandard abbreviationsISO 4 alt Bluebook alt1 alt2 NLM alt MathSciNet alt nbsp ISO 4NotornisIndexingCODEN alt alt2 JSTOR alt LCCN alt MIAR NLM alt ScopusCODENNTNSANISSN0029 4470LCCN67050854LinksJournal homepage Notornis is a quarterly peer reviewed scientific journal that focuses on bird based research in New Zealand and the South Pacific It has been published since 1943 5 New Zealand Bird Atlas editThe society oversees the New Zealand Bird Atlas a citizen science project using observers all over the country to record the presence of birds The project to undertake the fourth update of the bird atlas was launched at the society s 2019 annual conference 6 Annual conference editThe society holds an annual conference that provides an opportunity for amateur and professional ornithologists to meet and present recent research findings The conference programme typically includes field trips 7 Award editThe society grants the Robert Falla Memorial Award to people who have made a significant contribution to both the Ornithological Society of New Zealand and to New Zealand ornithology 8 9 10 Notable members editRobert Falla founding president Brian Douglas Bell former president Kerry Jayne Wilson former vice president 10 Geoffrey Armstrong Buddle founding member Graham Turbott founding memberReferences edit Birds New Zealand magazine Birds New Zealand Ornithological Society of New Zealand Archived from the original on 29 January 2021 Retrieved 30 July 2020 Gill B J amp Heather B D 1990 A Flying Start Commemorating 50 years of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand 1940 1990 Random Century and OSNZ Auckland ISBN 1 86941 080 7 The Ornithological Society of New Zealand Incorporated New Zealand Business Number Retrieved 1 June 2023 About us Birds New Zealand Ornithological Society of New Zealand Archived from the original on 20 January 2021 Retrieved 30 July 2020 Notornis Birds New Zealand Ornithological Society of New Zealand Archived from the original on 29 January 2021 Retrieved 30 July 2020 New Zealand Bird Atlas launches in Wellington RNZ 1 June 2019 Archived from the original on 6 March 2021 Retrieved 1 June 2023 2023 New Zealand Bird Conference Science Learning Hub Archived from the original on 16 May 2023 Retrieved 1 June 2023 Medway David June 2002 Robert Falla Memorial Award PDF Southern Bird 10 2 3 ISSN 1175 1916 Archived PDF from the original on 18 June 2021 Retrieved 1 June 2023 Awards OSNZ AGM 2012 Ornithological Society of New Zealand Archived from the original on 9 February 2013 Retrieved 31 July 2015 a b Trust Chair wins prestigious award West Coast Penguin Trust Archived from the original on 5 February 2013 Retrieved 19 September 2017 External links editOfficial website Notornis and Birds New Zealand search Notornis and Birds New Zealand browse Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ornithological Society of New Zealand amp oldid 1158079008, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
