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The SCO-SOC is an organization of Canada's ornithological community.

The Society of Canadian Ornithologists (SCO) is Canada’s leading society for ornithologists, students, and everyone interested in birds and their conservation. Membership in the society offers many benefits, including:

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  • Access to our Picoides newsletter and Avian Conservation and Ecology journal

  • Student mentorship program

  • Student awards

  • Professional awards

  • Networking workshops

  • Promote your research through our newsletter, social media, and membership email

  • Contribute towards making SCO even better!

 

We keep membership fees as low as possible and offer Free Membership to those identifying as part of underrepresented groups in ornithology. We warmly welcome new members and look forward to growing our community of people passionate about birds and their conservation.

 

Questions? Interested in getting involved?

Contact us at info@sco-soc.ca

2026 Student Awards Announcement
2026 Professional Awards Announcement
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​Our professional journal is

Avian Conservation and Ecology

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We produce a tri-annual newsletter: Picoides.

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