To identify and provide practical, theoretical, institutional and legal alternatives for long-term solutions in the protection and enhancement of bird community and their critical habitats, biodiversity, nature and environment in Albania and to work closely with all the stakeholders for the sustainable use of natural resources.
In order to achieve this mission, AOS has the following objectives:
To prevent the extinction of bird species and to improve their conservation status in Albania,
To preserve and enhance bird habitats, bird ecosystems and Important Bird Areas in the country,
To support the interested parties and contributing to the improvement of the quality of life through sustainable use of natural resources.
Our Vision

Save species by conserving and restoring species populations across their natural ranges, and maintaining genetic diversity, ensuring they can continue to play their role in the web of life and for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations

Conserve sites and habitats by ensuring effective conservation, through action and advocacy, of the most important sites and habitats for nature across the world

Encourage ecological sustainability by promoting sustainable management of our planet and its natural resources so as to secure a future for birds, biodiversity, and ourselves

Empower people for positive change by restoring or strengthening the connections between people and nature, building and consolidating a movement of local and national civil-society conservation organizations that can provide broad-based support for nature conservation.
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LATEST NEWS
December 2, 2025 in World
The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) is looking for a graphic design and printing company to support the 2026 project “Remember …
November 17, 2025 in World
Reflections on a monitoring day at Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape, near the controversial Vlora International Airport (VIA).
September 29, 2025 in World
The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS), in collaboration with the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, is happy to announce the Second Ornithological Conference in Albania (SOCA 2025).
August 25, 2025 in World
Divjakë–Karavasta · 13–17 October 2025 Open Call for Artists The Bird Ringing & Art Residency Camp is the first ecology and art field residency in Albania, bringing together bird ringers, ecologists, anthropologists, artists, and nature observers to explore autumn migration at Divjakë–Karavasta National Park. This residency aims to promote environmental justice, weaving together sustainability, socio-biodiversity, …
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Wintering Waterbirds in Albania - International Waterbird Census, January 14-25, 2016
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Wintering Waterbirds in Albania - International Waterbird Census, January 14-25, 2016
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