Ornithological Society of New Zealand facts for kids
| Formation | 24 May 1940 |
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| Type | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Ornithological research |
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The Ornithological Society of New Zealand (OSNZ), also known as Birds New Zealand, is a group that loves and studies birds. It's a non-profit organization, which means it doesn't aim to make money. Instead, it focuses on learning about birds and their homes (habitats) all across New Zealand.
This society started way back in 1940. It welcomes everyone who is interested in birds. This includes expert bird scientists (called ornithologists) and people who just enjoy watching birds as a hobby.
Birds New Zealand publishes a science journal called Notornis four times a year. They also have a news magazine, Birds New Zealand, which used to be called Southern Bird. The group also runs cool science projects for its members. One big project is the Atlas of Bird Distribution in New Zealand.
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History of Birds New Zealand
The idea for Birds New Zealand started in 1938 and 1939. The group officially began on May 24, 1940. The first meeting was held at Canterbury Museum and led by Robert Falla. In January 1953, the society became an official incorporated body. This means it became a legal organization.
What Birds New Zealand Aims to Do
Birds New Zealand has several important goals:
- To encourage and organize the study of birds and where they live, especially in New Zealand.
- To help more people learn about and enjoy birds.
- To make sure that information from bird studies and observations is recorded and shared widely.
- To publish a journal and other materials about birds.
- To work with other groups that have similar goals.
- To help protect and manage birds by providing useful information.
- To keep a library of bird books and studies for members to use.
- To make sure that all observations and studies of birds are saved for the future.
- To do any other activities that help achieve these goals.
Notornis Journal
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Former name
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New Zealand Bird Notes |
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
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Notornis |
| Discipline | Ornithology |
| Edited by | Craig Symes |
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Ornithological Society of New Zealand
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Publication history
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1943–present |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
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| ISSN | 0029-4470 |
| LCCN | 67050854 |
| CODEN | NTNSAN |
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Notornis is a science journal published by Birds New Zealand. It comes out four times a year. Scientists review the articles in Notornis before they are published. This makes sure the information is accurate and reliable. The journal focuses on bird research in New Zealand and the South Pacific. It has been published since 1943.
New Zealand Bird Atlas Project
Birds New Zealand manages the New Zealand Bird Atlas. This is a special project where everyday people help scientists. It's called a citizen science project. People all over the country record where they see different birds. This helps create a map of bird locations. The project to update the bird atlas for the fourth time started at the society's annual meeting in 2019.
Annual Conference
Every year, Birds New Zealand holds a conference. This is a chance for both amateur and professional bird experts to meet. They share their latest research findings. The conference usually includes fun field trips where people can go out and watch birds.
Robert Falla Memorial Award
The society gives out an award called the Robert Falla Memorial Award. This award honors people who have done a lot for Birds New Zealand. It also recognizes their important contributions to studying birds in New Zealand.
Well-Known Members
- Robert Falla, who was the first president of the society.
- Brian Douglas Bell, a former president.
- Kerry-Jayne Wilson, a former vice-president.
- Geoffrey Armstrong Buddle, one of the founding members.
- Graham Turbott, another founding member.
