News
Welcome to the Neotropical Birding and Conservation news page. This page brings together news of field projects and research findings, announcements of conservation awards, and society updates about NBC’s activities and collaborations. Whether it’s breakthrough discoveries about rare species, successful habitat protection efforts, or recognition of dedicated conservationists working to safeguard the more than 300 threatened birds in the Neotropical region, you’ll find it here. Check back regularly to stay informed about the people, projects, and progress shaping the future of Neotropical bird conservation.
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Avian Odyssey 2025
Avian Odyssey 2025 took place on September 20th at the Natural History Museum in London, following on from a similar event last year. Hosted by the NHM and the British Ornithologists’ Club, the day featured nine short talks centred around good news stories from conservation. Dr Lia Kajiki, on behalf of NBC, presented “A gaze
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Conservation Awards 2025 Round Two
In August Council met to discuss proposals for funding through our Conservation Awards Programme (CAP). These had been vetted by the CAP sub-committee, who put forward a number of applications for consideration, from a total of eight countries in the region. With the funds available we were able to fund a total of seven projects
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NBC at Global Birdfair 2025
Back in July NBC attended Global Birdfair at Lyndon Top, near Oakham. As usual we had a double stand, the costs of which were partly covered by sponsorship from Limosa & Wildwings, conservation sponsors for the event. Apart from the opportunity to meet members and hand out journals, the fair gives us some exposure to
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NBC Pin Badges for Sale
We launched our new pin badges at Global Birdfair, featuring Scarlet Macaw and Great Green Macaw, both from original watercolour paintings by artist Anna Hughes. They are available through UK Birding Pins at https://www.ukbirdingpins.co.uk/ and are priced £5.00 each plus p+p. A great way to brighten up your green jacket and contribute to conservation. They
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NBC Adopts AviList 2025
At its recent meeting, at the suggestion of our journal editors, who were keen to keep up with current thinking, Council agreed that from now on we would follow the taxonomy of AviList 2025 in our journals. AviList 2025 is the first unified global checklist of bird species, released in June 2025 by the Working
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Global Birdfair 2025 – Rutland Water, UK
Bird enthusiasts, nature lovers, and conservationists alike are set to flock to Global Birdfair 2025, a spectacular celebration of wildlife, discovery, and environmental action. Taking place on 11, 12 & 13 July 2025 at Lyndon Top Caravan Park, Rutland, this eagerly anticipated event promises an unforgettable experience for all who attend Whether you’re a seasoned
