Society of Canadian Ornithologists
Société des ornithologistes
du Canada
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
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Student mentorship program
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Student awards
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Professional awards
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Networking workshops
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Promote your research through our newsletter, social media, and membership email
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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
The Society of Canadian Ornithologists acknowledges that Canada was built on the traditional and contemporary homelands of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). Many Indigenous territories across Turtle Island are unceded and were taken forcibly or through deceit (i.e., stolen). Many territories that were ceded, typically via treaties, were meant to be shared and the relinquishing of Indigenous Peoples’ rights was not mutually agreed upon. In line with the principles of Truth and Reconciliation, it is incumbent upon all of us in Canada to educate ourselves about past injustices, ongoing injustices, and commit to forging good faith relationships based on mutual recognition of and respect for one another.
​Our professional journal is
We produce a tri-annual newsletter: Picoides.