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- ISSN: 0959-2709 (Print), 1474-0001 (Online)
- Editor: Professor Phil Atkinson British Trust for Ornithology, UK
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Bird Conservation International is a peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote worldwide research and action for the conservation of birds and the habitats upon which they depend. The official journal of BirdLife International, it provides stimulating, international and up-to-date coverage of a broad range of conservation topics, using birds to illuminate wider issues of biodiversity, conservation and sustainable resource use. It publishes original papers and reviews, including targeted articles and recommendations by leading experts.
Latest articles
BirdLife News
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Press release: Von der Leyen’s Commission threatens to dismantle EU nature laws despite opposition from Member States and 1.25 million citizens
- 04 November 2026,
- The European Commission has put the review of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, and with them the Natura 2000 network of protected areas, back on the table...
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Booted Eagle shot dead in Italy: the eighth illegal killing case in one month
- 03 November 2026,
- The opening of Italy’s hunting season has already seen at least eight documented cases of protected birds illegally killed. Lipu/BirdLife Italia is calling...
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CBD COP17 sets out the next steps to save nature
- 02 November 2026,
- Action for nature is not on track as flagged by the first review of progress on Global Biodiversity Framework implementation at CBD COP17.
Bird Conservation International Blog Series
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Distribution, density and conservation of the Black-hooded Antwren in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil
- 27 October 2026,
- The latest Paper of the Month for Bird Conservation International is Distribution, density and conservation of the Black-hooded Antwren Formicivora erythronotos...
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World Parrot Day: “Let’s crack the hard nuts – be more Parrot”
- 31 May 2026,
- Every year, May 31st, shines a spotlight on some of the world’s most intelligent, charismatic, and threatened birds. This year’s theme, “Let’s crack the hard...
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25 Years of Change: Wintering Waterbirds in South Korea
- 30 March 2026,
- For migratory waterbirds, winter is not simply a season—it is a test. The quality of wetlands, rivers, estuaries, and agricultural fields during the non-breeding...