The American Ornithological Society is the premier scientific organization that has helped to create the basis for birding, including naming bird species, providing taxonomic descriptions, and promoting field studies (Blackburnian Warbler photo courtesy of the AOS). The AOS 2025 logo was created by Jenni Fuller.

The 143rd Annual Meeting of the American Ornithological Society (AOS) is scheduled August 11 to 15 in St. Louis, Missouri – the Gateway to the West – hence the theme: Avian Gateways, Connecting Ornithology and Conservation. The 2025 meeting will provide a great opportunity to share and discuss scientific research on a variety of birds. The AOS envisions a broad discussion of research that spans the breadth of modern ornithology through contributed papers and posters, symposia, workshops, and roundtable discussions.

In addition, there are a number of birding field trips planned, and there will be a variety of exhibitors from commercial, non-profit, and government sectors at the meeting site. The AOS will also host a series of fun daily networking events and outings for you to meet new people and reconnect with colleagues. For more information, refer to Annual Meeting - American Ornithological Society (AOS) (americanornithology.org)