The Mongolian Ornithological Society), was founded in 1999 in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. It is non-profit environmental organisation dedicated to the research and conservation of birds and their habitats, and also other wildlife in Mongolia. It publishes a peer-reviewed annual scientific journal, Ornis Mongolica, and other bird-related books, guidebooks and papers on bird research works and conservation activities in Mongolia and other countries. The Society raises funds for conservation and educational activities by arranging bird watching and wildlife tours to different parts of Mongolia. The society puts great emphasis on educating young researchers and raising public awareness on conservation. Its board members consist of well-known ornithologists, biologists and ecologists from Mongolia and other countries. In collaboration with the Ornithological Laboratory at the National University of Mongolia, a total of more than 30 scientific theses by bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. students have been supervised by members of the society. The society also helps collect skin, feathers, and scientific data from birds for the Zoological museum at the University. The feather collection is one of the best collections in the country.
Mission Conduct and propose international ornithological research projects in Mongolia, together with Mongolian and international ornithological organizations. Make statements, publications and appeals to the public about research and protection of rare and endangered bird species. Co-control the illegal hunting of rare and endangered species of birds and work with organizations that monitor and prevent such criminal-activities in Mongolia. Organize and participate in international and Mongolian ornithological scientific conferences, press conferences, training activities and seminars in Mongolia and overseas. Award members who actively participate in ornithological studies and the society’s activities. Organize ornithological expeditions and field trips for bird watching and bird filming with both Mongolian and international eco-tourism organizations/institutions.
Current activities The society has been celebrating World Migratory Bird Day every year in Mongolia since 2011 by organizing bird watching trips, exhibitions on Mongolian bird photographs, children's art contest, lectures and seminars in order to raise public awareness on conservation of birds and their habitats. The society collects information on Mongolian birds, which helps create Mongolian National Bird Database. In order to conserve bird habitats in Mongolia, the society designate wetlands to Ramsar or other international treaties.
Collaborative organizations Mongolian Academy of Sciences - Mongolia Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism - Mongolia Mongolian Ornithological Foundation - Mongolia Mongolian State Agriculture University - Mongolia Hustai National Park – Mongolia The Royal Society for Bird Protection – UK Oriental Bird Club – UK Halle-Wittenberg University – Germany Yamashina Institute for Ornithology – Japan Wilhelmshaven Avian Research Institute – Germany Czech Radio United Nations Development Program International birding & research centre in Eilat, Israel The University of Kansas, USA Harvard University, USA
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