The Amur-Ussuri Center for Bird Biodiversity was established in the 1990s as a non-governmental organization bringing together ornithologists and specialists whose primary focus is the study and conservation of birds. The organization emerged as a continuation of the traditions of the Amur-Ussuri Branch of the All-Union Ornithological Society, which existed during the late Soviet period and brought together researchers from Primorye, Khabarovsk Krai, and the Amur and Magadan Regions.
The main mission of our organization is to obtain scientifically sound data essential for the conservation of rare, vulnerable, and poorly studied bird species. We conduct field research and population monitoring, study the biology, ecology, and behavior of birds, and develop practical conservation measures. Particular attention is given to endangered species and to areas where habitat protection is critical to their survival.
Over the years, we have implemented a number of significant projects focused on the study and conservation of birds in the Russian Far East. These have included research on the Blakiston’s fish owl, Japanese and Daurian cranes, bird migration monitoring and ringing, scientific justification for the establishment of new protected areas, and environmental assessments. This work has allowed us to build a substantial body of data on the distribution, population size, and conservation status of rare species, while also expanding cooperation with colleagues in Russia and abroad.
We continue our work to conserve the avifauna of the Russian Far East, combining a scientific approach, many years of field experience, and practical conservation efforts. For us, it is especially important not only to study birds, but also to turn scientific knowledge into real-world action aimed at protecting rare species and their habitats.
